Our Foundation
What We Believe
At Christ Church Orchard Park, our beliefs are rooted in the timeless truths of Scripture and the historic Christian faith. We seek to be a community where faith meets life in modern, meaningful ways.
At Christ Church Orchard Park, our beliefs are rooted in the timeless truths of Scripture and the historic Christian faith. We seek to be a community where faith meets life in modern, meaningful ways.
We believe the Bible is the inspired word of God, serving as our final authority in all matters of faith and conduct. It is the story of God's love for humanity and His plan for restoration.
Grace is at the centre of everything we do. We believe that God's love is a gift, not something earned, inviting everyone into a transformative relationship.
Faith is meant to be lived out. We are committed to serving our local Orchard Park community and making a global impact through love and justice.
We believe spiritual journeying is a lifelong process. Through worship, small groups, and education, we grow together in understanding and practice of our faith.
Our core convictions that guide our community and worship.
The Scriptures are true, authoritative and sufficient.
Psalm 19:7-11; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21
There is only one God.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 46:9-10; John 17:3, 1 Corinthians 8:4-6; 1 Timothy 2:5
The Father is God. The Son is God. The Holy Spirit is God. The Father is neither the Son nor the Holy Spirit. The Son is neither the Father nor the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is neither the Father nor the Son.
Genesis 1:26; Psalm 110:1; Matthew 3:13-17; Matthew 28:17-20; 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
I am, along with all humanity (Christ excluded), by birth and action a sinner.
Genesis 6:5; Psalm 51:5; Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 3:23, 5:8, 12-21, 7:18; Ephesians 2:1-3
The deserved penalty for sin is death, both physical and spiritual.
Genesis 2:15-17; Genesis 3:19, Romans 5:12; 6:23, James 1:14-15
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He was born of a virgin and is both fully God and fully human.
Matthew 1:20; Luke 2:52; John 1:1-4, 14; Colossians 1:15-20; Hebrews 1:1-3
Jesus Christ died as my substitute to pay the penalty for my sin.
John 1:29; 10:1-18, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 1:4; 1 Peter 3:18
Jesus Christ physically rose from the dead.
Matthew 28:1-20; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-53; John 1:20-21:25; 1 Corinthians 15:12-34
Jesus Christ physically ascended into heaven and will one day physically return.
John 14:3; Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Hebrews 9:28; 1 John 3:2; Revelation 1:7
There will be a future physical resurrection of the dead. Those who trust in Jesus Christ alone will be raised to eternal reward. Those who have not trusted in Jesus Christ will be raised to eternal punishment.
Matthew 25:31-46; John 5:28-29; Acts 24:15
Only by trusting in the person and work of Jesus Christ alone can I be reconciled to God and experience true life and joy.
John 3:18, 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:21-26; 1 Timothy 2:5-6
The Holy Spirit has been sent from heaven to glorify Christ and to apply his work of salvation. He convicts sinners, imparts spiritual life and gives a true understanding of the Scriptures. He indwells all believers, brings assurance of salvation and produces increasing likeness to Christ. He builds up the Church and empowers its members for worship, service and mission.
Sacraments are outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace. At Christ Church, we celebrate two primary sacraments as commanded by Christ.
We believe that doubt and questioning are healthy parts of a growing faith. We'd love to sit down for a coffee and hear your story.