Grace Northridge Anglican Church Community Agreement
Grace Northridge Anglican Church is a community of faith on mission, rooted in scripture, Spirit, and sacrament.
The Grace Northridge Anglican Church Community Agreement is an expression of our desire to follow Jesus in a loving, interdependent community inspired by unity in spirit and purpose. As a local expression of the Anglican Mission in America (AMiA), our clergy and Leadership Team are under the spiritual oversight of the lead bishop of AMiA. The Grace community is dedicated to serving each other and the city of San Antonio and beyond in a spirit of gratitude, generosity, and hospitality. We seek to serve in the manner of Jesus, trusting God and His Holy Spirit to guide us in humility while producing fruit in keeping with repentance.
By God’s grace, I affirm the vows of baptism and the faith as laid out in the Apostles and Nicene Creeds (provided below) and I will share in the life of Grace Northridge Anglican Church by:
Affirming the Bible as the inspired word of God and its authority in all areas of faith, teaching, and leadership.
Persevering in resisting evil, and, whenever I fall into sin, repenting and returning to the Lord.
Proclaiming in word and example the Good News of God in Christ.
Respecting the dignity of every human being, seeking and serving Christ in all persons, and loving my neighbor as myself.
Committing to share in the life of Grace through regular worship and fellowship, receiving communion, and contributing to the health of the church as the Lord enables me by gifts of my time, talent, and treasure.
Supporting and respecting the ordained clergy, including our bishops, priests, and deacons, who work to ensure the spiritual health of the church through their care, service, and leadership.
Supporting the elected Leadership Team that is responsible for ensuring faithful stewardship of property and finances, and providing input to the clergy concerning the mission and ministry of the church.
Having received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and with a firm conviction that God has called me to join this church family, I embrace the mission and values of Grace Northridge Anglican Church, respecting those in leadership, and committing to participate in its life and ministry.
Apostles Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He 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 the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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.
Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father [and the Son],† who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Vows of Baptism
Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God?
I renounce them.
Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God?
I renounce them.
Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God?
I renounce them.
Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior?
I do.
Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love?
I do.
Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord?
I do.
The Baptismal Covenant
Celebrant: Do you believe in God the Father?
People: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Celebrant: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
People: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Celebrant: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?
People: 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.
