WHAT DO WE BELIEVE AS A REFORMED CHURCH?
We are a church shaped by historic Christianity and the Reformed tradition—rooted in Scripture, centered on Jesus Christ, and confident that salvation is God’s work of grace from beginning to end.
EXPLORE OUR BELIEFS.
Historic Christianity, Reformed theology, covenant community, and Presbyterian leadership shape life at Canyon Creek. Select a topic below to see what each means and why it matters.
HISTORIC CHRISTIANITY
Every member of Canyon Creek affirms the Apostles’ Creed, a historic summary of the Christian faith.
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
“Catholic church” here means the universal church of Jesus Christ across all times and places.
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
“Catholic church” here means the universal church of Jesus Christ across all times and places.
REFORMED FAITH
Reformed churches believe the whole Bible is God’s inspired, authoritative Word and one unfolding story of redemption. From creation and fall to Christ’s death, resurrection, and promised restoration, Scripture points us to Jesus.
We do not save ourselves. God the Father chooses in love, the Son accomplishes our redemption, and the Holy Spirit brings us to faith and gives new life. We are made right with God by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
God’s sovereign grace frees us to worship with humility, pray with confidence, serve our neighbors, and persevere with hope.
We do not save ourselves. God the Father chooses in love, the Son accomplishes our redemption, and the Holy Spirit brings us to faith and gives new life. We are made right with God by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
God’s sovereign grace frees us to worship with humility, pray with confidence, serve our neighbors, and persevere with hope.
COVENANT FAMILY
God does not only rescue isolated individuals; he gathers a people. We understand the church as a covenant family in which believers and their children are nurtured in worship, discipleship, and community.
We practice baptism as a sign of God’s covenant promise while calling every person to personal faith in Jesus Christ.
We practice baptism as a sign of God’s covenant promise while calling every person to personal faith in Jesus Christ.
PRESBYTERIAN
Presbyterian means our church is led by qualified elders rather than one individual. Our pastors and elders share responsibility for teaching, shepherding, and accountability, and Canyon Creek is connected to the Presbyterian Church in America through our presbytery and General Assembly.
Do I need to understand all of this before visiting? Not at all. You are welcome to worship with us, ask honest questions, and take time to explore. Members affirm the Apostles’ Creed; our officers also affirm the Westminster Standards, which give fuller expression to our Reformed convictions.
Do I need to understand all of this before visiting? Not at all. You are welcome to worship with us, ask honest questions, and take time to explore. Members affirm the Apostles’ Creed; our officers also affirm the Westminster Standards, which give fuller expression to our Reformed convictions.
GO DEEPER.
For a fuller explanation of our Reformed convictions, explore the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Westminster Shorter Catechism.
PART OF A LARGER CHURCH.
Canyon Creek is part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), joining us to churches committed to biblical faithfulness, shared accountability, and mission. You do not need to understand every theological term before visiting—come worship with us, ask honest questions, and take time to explore.
