Our Denomination
Since its origin on the American Frontier in the early 1800's
the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has attempted to
increase respect and understanding among Christian believers of all
denominations. Attempting to hold true to the teachings of Jesus
and the practices of the New Testament churches, it strives for a
Christian faith which is both socially relevant to the era in which
we live and intellectually sound. Many couples from differing
church backgrounds have united their home by membership in the
Christian Church because it allows them to bring their own personal
faith together around the one central idea of faith in Jesus
Christ. The following list is a sampling of some of the most
significant of our common beliefs:
We believe that the Old and New Testament Scriptures form
the basis of our Christian thoughts and actions.
We recognize the principle of self-government for each local
congregation with the regional and general bodies serving in
advisory capacities only.
We observe the Lord's Supper, or Holy Communion, every
Sunday, and welcome all Christians from all denominations to
participate.
We practice baptism by immersion, a New Testament practice
recognized as the most adequate symbol of complete surrender and of
the biblical ideal of death, burial, and resurrection to new life.
We accept previous forms of baptism from other communions of
faith.
We participate in and encourage interdenominational
fellowship of Christians in worship, study, mission and
service.
When you present yourself for membership at South Suburban, we
ask only one question:
Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living
God, and do you accept Him as your personal Savior and Lord?
