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As a congregation rooted in the Reformed
and evangelical traditions of the Church, we hold to these core values:
Jesus Christ is at the center of all church life at First Presbyterian Church
of Boulder. Worship, teaching, service, fellowship, and evangelism grow out of
our joyful response to what God the Father has done in sending His Son to be
our Savior and Lord. In the power of His Spirit we are bold in our identification
with Jesus as His followers and servants, as He transforms us into people who
increasingly reflect His love to each other and to a hurting world.
We seek to know, understand, and live under the authority of God’s Word.
This happens through faithful biblical preaching and teaching in the many areas
of church life, as well as through personal study of the Bible. We believe Scripture
is to be learned and lived out in all areas of life, and it is the source of
truth for our maturing walk with God.
We seek to demonstrate God’s love in our community by serving the hurting
and needy. In this we follow the example of Jesus, who came not to be served
but to serve. We want to cultivate an awareness of the physical, emotional, and
spiritual needs of all people, and we are ready with a helping hand and gentle,
respectful words about the hope we have in Jesus Christ.
Prayer is intimacy with God. It is the often unseen spiritual discipline for
growing in our relationship with God, for seeking to know His will for us as
individuals and as a church, and for bringing the needs of God’s people
and the world before Him.
We seek to be a church home where people of all ages and backgrounds can “come
as they are” and feel welcomed, develop deep and lasting friendships, and
find a place to serve and grow spiritually. We want all who have the desire for
more intimate community to participate in small groups or get connected with
others who share common interests. True Christian community creates opportunities
for people from all walks of life to serve, learn and grow together.
As undeserving and rebellious people who are known and forgiven by a loving God,
we seek to offer God’s love through Jesus Christ to all so they may share
in His goodness. We understand that we do not merit God’s favor and are
thus quick to forgive and be forgiven. In gratitude to God, we strive to live
according to the teachings of Scripture, not to earn God’s love and favor
but to demonstrate our love for Him and thankfulness for His grace to us. |
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