Joint Statements
of Faith From
Clinton Avenue Reformed Church and
The “Nueva Vida en Cristo” Hispanic Ministry
A New Life in Christ
Based on Four Biblical Pillars
Pillar 1 Matthew 11:28-30 “The Calling”
28 ‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’
Pillar 2 2 Corinthians 5:17 “A New Creation”
17 So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!
Pillar 3 Matthew 22:37-39 “The Great Commandment”
37 He said to him, ‘“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.”
38 This is the greatest and first commandment.
39 And a second is like it: “You shall love your neighbour as yourself.”
Pillar 4 Matthew 28:18-20 “The Great Commission”
18 And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
20 and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
The Consistory of Clinton Avenue Reformed Church and all members and those who are affiliated with the congregation make the following affirmative policy statement.
We build upon our elders and those who preceded us in starting our congregation and continuing to this day in accepting all believers, all who are curious and all visitors. We reaffirm our belief and faith in Jesus Christ and the love we have for all of our sisters and brothers in Christ. We take the commitment of true Christian fellowship and friendship as a sincere and open acceptance of all of God’s children.
All are welcome into Christ’s Church here at Clinton Avenue Reformed Church and we enjoy the diversity in age, gender, ethnicity, and the various religious backgrounds of our members and friends.
No matter where you are in your faith journey, you are welcome at CARC. If you wish to discuss and share those concerns, you are invited to come and share. If you are further along your faith journey, you are welcome to come and share that journey.
We welcome people of all ages and status in life. We welcome people of all colors and ethnic backgrounds. We welcome people of all various talents, abilities, and difficulties. We welcome people of all gender identifications and orientations. We were formed and remain the friendly church and we are committed to maintaining our polity of acceptance as we believe that we are all God’s children, and all are welcome at God’s table.