Foundations of faith
As a Presbyterian church, we hold to the historic confessional documents of the Reformed tradition. These catechisms and confessions of faith help us understand and pass on the core truths of the Christian faith, grounded in Holy Scripture.
The Apostles' Creed
We confess the Apostles' Creed as the statement of our faith — it is the ground we stand on in our ministry:
I believe in You, God the Father Almighty, Creator of the universe. I believe in Your only begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, put to death under Pontius Pilate and crucified on the cross, who rose again on the third day and ascended into heaven. He is seated at the right hand of the Almighty Lord. He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, I believe in the holy universal Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen.
Confessional documents of the Reformed tradition
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Westminster Larger Catechism
A full catechism of 196 questions and answers on the Christian faith. It covers the doctrine of God, creation, the fall, redemption, the sacraments and prayer.
Read the document (in Russian)1646
Westminster Confession of Faith
A foundational document of the Reformed faith in 33 chapters — a systematic summary of the core doctrines of Christianity.
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Heidelberg Catechism
One of the most important documents of the Reformed tradition: 129 questions and answers in three parts — on sin, on redemption and on gratitude.
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Westminster Shorter Catechism
A shorter catechism of 107 questions and answers, written to teach the basics of the Christian faith.
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