What We Believe
As a congregation of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, we hold the inerrancy and infallibility of scripture. We subscribe to the teaching of Scripture as summarized in the Westminster Confession of Faith and Larger and Shorter Catechisms.
Core values
The Bible
We hold to the Old and New Testaments, infallible and inspired by God, to be our ultimate authority regarding all things necessary for the glory of God and for the salvation, faith, and life of the church. (2 Timothy 3:16,17)
Worship
God, by His Spirit and Word, calls the world to honour Him as God and to worship Him only. Conscious of God’s grace to us in Jesus Christ, we respond in joyful obedience to publicly and formally worship Him twice each Lord's Day. (Psalm 100)
Fellowship
As a worshiping church, we commit ourselves to being a fellowship united in Christ; to live in mutual love, humility, and care as we spend time together; and to use our resources and gifts for each other and the community. (Philippians 2:1-4; Col. 3:14-17)
Our Vision and Aim
To uphold and provide the tradition of expository Christ-centred preaching. (Neh.8:5-8; Luke 24:25-27, 44)
To worship God in obedience to His Word. (Ps. 100; John 4:23-24)
To be a discipling church - training in Biblical doctrine and godly living.
To supply competent pastoral care for each member of the church family. (Acts 20:28-31; 1 Peter 5:1-4)
To advance the missionary work of the church in the Chatham area and throughout the world. (Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:8)
To serve our church and community through ministries of mercy. (Micah 6:8; Acts 6:1-7)
Would you like to know more? Contact Jonathan Cowan.
