“What does it mean to glorify God?” asks Church of the Apostles. This church believes it exists to glorify God. It also aims to make disciples. This is done by nurturing a community. In this community every person can grow. They grow in intimacy with Jesus Christ. They also grow in intimacy with others.
Church of the Apostles envisions glorifying God. This is achieved by celebrating the healing power. The Holy Spirit brings this power. It comes through prayer. It comes through praise and worship. This overflows into the community. People live the joy of knowing Jesus. He is Lord and Savior.
Church of the Apostles adheres to the Nicene Creed. This creed outlines core Christian beliefs. It affirms belief in one God. This God is the Father Almighty. He is the Maker of heaven and earth. He created all things visible and invisible.
The creed professes belief in one Lord Jesus Christ. He is the only-begotten Son of God. He was begotten of the Father before all worlds. He is God of God and Light of Light. He is very God of very God. He was begotten not made. He is of one substance with the Father. All things were made by Him.
For our salvation He came down from heaven. He was incarnate by the Holy Spirit. He was born of the virgin Mary. He was made man. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. On the third day He rose again. This happened according to the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven. He sits on the right hand of the Father. He shall come again with glory. He will judge the living and the dead. His kingdom shall have no end.
The Church of the Apostles believes in the Holy Ghost. He is the Lord and Giver of Life. He proceeds from the Father. He proceeds from the Son. He is worshipped and glorified with the Father and the Son. He spoke by the prophets.
The Church of the Apostles believes in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. It acknowledges one baptism for the remission of sins. It looks for the resurrection of the dead. It anticipates the life of the world to come.
Founded in 1968 Church of the Apostles stands in the Anglican tradition. It upholds the authority of Holy Scripture. It sees it as the Word of God. The church integrates three streams of Christian tradition. These are catholic evangelical and pentecostal. The catholic stream experiences God through liturgy and sacrament. The evangelical stream upholds and proclaims Scripture. The pentecostal stream emphasizes the Holy Spirit’s power. It also emphasizes the Spirit’s presence and gifts. These gifts appear in the context of freedom. They appear with high expectation.
Church of the Apostles belongs to the Anglican Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic. This is within the Anglican Church in North America. The church has strong relationships. These relationships extend throughout the worldwide Anglican Communion. It is particularly involved in the Global Anglican Future Conference.
You can learn more about Church of the Apostles. Chat with its members. Browse its website. Or call the church office. The church is happy to answer questions. These questions can be about the church. They can be about the Bible. They can be about the Christian faith.
The Church of the Apostles believes God is doing amazing things. He works in and through the lives of people here. The Church of the Apostles invites you to be a part of it.