Our Faith

What We Believe

Christ the King holds to the historic Anglican faith as expressed in Scripture, the Creeds, and the formularies of the Church of England.

"Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment."
Matthew 22:37-38

Core Beliefs

We affirm the following as essential to the Anglican faith:

1

Scripture

The canonical books of the Old and New Testaments as the inspired Word of God, containing all things necessary for salvation.

2

Sacraments

Baptism and the Holy Communion (Eucharist) as the two sacraments ordained by Christ himself.

3

Historic Episcopate

The Historic Episcopate as integral to the apostolic faith and practice.

4

The Creeds

The three Catholic Creeds: the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed.

5

Church Councils

The teaching of the first four Councils of the undivided Church, and the Christological clarifications of councils five through seven.

6

Book of Common Prayer

The 1662 Book of Common Prayer as the doctrinal standard for Anglican worship.

7

Thirty-Nine Articles

The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion (1571) as expressing authentic Anglican belief.

We Also Affirm

Holy Scripture as the ultimate authority for faith and life
Jesus Christ as Lord, Savior, and Head of the Church
The gifts and counseling of the Holy Spirit
The Great Commission and the Great Commandment
The sacramental life as a means of grace
The importance of Christian community and fellowship

Want to Learn More?

Our 9-week Catechism class is perfect for those new to the faith or wanting to explore Anglicanism more deeply.