Mill Creek Community Church Church: Core Values
Biblically Centered
We believe that the Bible is God's Word. Our teaching and preaching are based on the Bible. The Bible didn't just fall from heaven in leather-bound English. It was written over centuries by multiple authors to a variety of audiences. So we study the Bible carefully, striving to understand the text in its original context so that we can apply it to our lives today. We also read scripture, especially the Old Testament, through the life and teaching of Jesus, the Word made Flesh (John 1:14; Hebrews 1:1-4).
Christlike Inclusive
Jesus welcomed everyone he encountered, from the outcast lepers to the privileged Roman officials. Jesus taught that his disciples would be identified by their love (John 13:34-35). MCCC is a welcoming, affirming congregation because we believe that is what Jesus calls us to do. God created us as diverse people and we celebrate that diversity and hope that our church community grows in diversity as we welcome all who enter our congregation.
Authentic Hospitality
We are real people with real issues, relying on faith and the faith community to navigate the ups and downs of life. We don't have everything figured out and our lives aren't perfect. We are on a journey with each other as we strive to follow Jesus, individually and as a community. We invite you to join us regardless of where you are in your faith journey.
Generous Outreach
From day one, MCCC has been committed to serving our community. This means reaching out to the homeless, opening our facility and property to programs and events that serve the broader Mill Creek community. We are also involved in ministries that help children in India and Thailand. Every year our pastor leads a group to visit several children's homes where we partner with local pastors and churches to break the cycle of poverty through education, housing, and medical care.
Worship and Prayer
God wants a real relationship with each one of us. Communication is vital to that relationship. Worship and prayer are central to our church's ministry. Prayer is incorporated into everything we do.
Mill Creek Community Church Church: Core Beliefs
- We believe that the Bible is the authority for all faith and life.
- We believe that there is one true God who exists eternally as three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- We believe all people are fellow image bearers of God, equally valued and without discrimination.
- We believe that anyone who accepts Jesus Christ alone as their Savior will have their sins forgiven and receive eternal life.
- We believe Jesus’ love is inclusive, not exclusionary, embracing all who seek to follow him.
- We believe that the church should bless and celebrate monogamous covenental marriage, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
- We believe all manners of diversity as a foretaste of Heaven, a gift from God to make our community more rich and vibrant.
Theological Heritage of Mill Creek Community Church
Mill Creek Community Church began as a congregation in the Christian Reformed Church in 1989. Because of our convictions about full inclusion of LGBTQ+ members, we are no longer welcome to participate in that denomination. However, we will still value the creeds and confessions of the Reformed tradition as useful documents that help us dialogue about our faith. These documents do not have biblical authority but do offer insight into how the church has historically applied the Bible to everyday life.
Links to these historic documents are below.