our belief
 What do we believe in? Our mission statement sums it up - "to know Jesus Christ and make him known".
As Christians, we look to Jesus Christ to find meaning and inspiration
for our lives. Jesus didn't just give a good example for living human
life, he also enables us to be transformed by a new and personal relationship
he offers us with God. Without Jesus, life can seem meaningless, ending
in death and nothingness. Jesus, through the perfect life he lived and
the sacrificial death he died has opened for us a new way to eternal life.
This means not just that we will live for ever, but that our lives will
be free of so many of the paralysing guilt feelings and anxieties that
prevent us fulfilling our true potential.
 How does he do this? He is able to because following his death nailed
to a cross and his burial in a tomb, Jesus was raised from the dead. On
Easter Day his tomb was found to be empty, and various witnesses, among
them his closest friends, saw him alive on more than one occasion. The
Christian scriptures contained in the Bible bear witness to this, and to
this day Christians believe that when two or three are gathered in Jesus'
name, he will be there among us to hear our prayer. In Church, we believe
that Jesus is present in a special way when we share in the blessed bread
and wine of Holy Communion (the Eucharist). This spiritual meal also
serves to strengthen our lives as Christians as we are sent out into the
world to live and work to God's praise and glory.
It is a truly transforming experience. Becoming a Christian should
lead to a deep sense of joy, a wonder at the power of God's Spirit at work
in our lives, and a sense of thankfulness as we realise how God has forgiven
us those things we have done that we are ashamed of.
If you are interested in finding out more about the Christian faith, why
not come along to this or any other Christian church. In Verwood, you will
certainly receive a warm welcome!
Knowing Jesus Christ is a life-changing experience, because to know Jesus
Christ is to find the meaning of life itself.
For further information on what Anglicans believe, why not try this link
to the Church of England website. |
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| The Church of England website states that Anglicans "understand the
Nicene creed to be a sufficient statement of the Christian faith".
Read it here. |
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The following links will give insight into Christianity from a number of
different perspectives.
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 Another good source of information is the Alpha Course website. The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian
faith in a relaxed, non-threatening manner. |
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A global, interactive community with
thousands of enthusiastic "shipmates" who value its unique
blend of iconoclasm and devotion, where the ridiculous is
vigorously exposed and genuine spirituality actively pursued |
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Anglican Cursillo is...
a movement of the Church providing a method by which
Christians are empowered to grow through prayer, study and
action and enabled to share Gods love with everyone |
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