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Our Values
What We Believe
Early in the church’s history, followers of Jesus developed statements that clearly expressed the foundational truths of the faith. Christians have recited these statements, known as the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, for centuries. At Trinity, we recite them weekly to proclaim our core beliefs and stay connected to the historic church.
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I believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty (Deuteronomy 6:4), maker of heaven and earth (Psalm 146:6).
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord (1 Corinthians 8:6). He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary (Luke 1:35). He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried (Philippians 2:8). He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again (1 Corinthians 15:4). He ascended to heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father (Hebrews 12:2). He will come again to judge the living and the dead (Matthew 25:31-32).
I believe in the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:11), the holy catholic Church (1 Timothy 3:15), the communion of saints (Acts 2:42-47), the forgiveness of sins (Ephesians 4:5), the resurrection of the body (1 Peter 1:3), and the life everlasting (Revelation 22:21).
Amen.
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We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty (Deuteronomy 6:4), maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen (Psalm 146:6).
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God (1 Corinthians 8:6; John 3:16), eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made (John 1:1-4), of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made (Colossians 1:15-16). For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven (Acts 4:12); by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man (Luke 1:35). For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried (Philippians 2:8). On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:4); He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father (Hebrews 12:2). He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead (Matthew 25:31-32), and his kingdom will have no end (Luke 1:33).
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life (Romans 8:11), who proceeds from the Father and the Son (John 16:7). With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified (2 Corinthians 3:18). He has spoken through the prophets (2 Peter 1:20-21). We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church (1 Timothy 3:15). We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins (Ephesians 4:5). We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come (1 Peter 1:3-25, Revelation 22:21).
Amen.
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The 39 Articles of Religion serve as a statement of faith for Anglicans. Composed in the sixteenth century, the 39 Articles outline the essential beliefs of the Anglican Church, addressing matters of orthodoxy as well as the relationship between Christians and the broader culture. Learn more
Why We’re Anglican
There are three main reasons why we are a part of the Anglican Church in North America.
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We believe that the practices of the church ought to be rooted in the teachings of God’s Holy Word. We do not believe that we have the definitive worship form. However, we do believe that there are specific practices found throughout Scripture that should be included within worship for the holistic formation of a disciple.
Some of these elements include:
A call to worship where we bless God’s name (Psalm 100:4)
Prayer for God to open our lips to praise him (Psalm 51:15)
Worshiping God in Song (Col. 3:16)
The reading and proclaiming of God’s Word (Acts 2:42)
Public Prayer and Confession (Acts 2:42)
The celebration of the Lord’s Supper (1 Cor. 11:26)
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We do not believe the church is without error; however, we also believe the saints who have come before us have many things to teach us. Therefore, we look to our past to more fully engage our present.
There are four primary historical sources that ground our worship:
The Apostle’s Creed
The Nicene Creed
The Book of Common Prayer
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Anglicanism is truly a Global Church. With 80 million Anglicans worshipping around the world, when you proclaim the liturgy at Trinity Anglican, you are joining 80 Million of your brothers and sisters around the world. Anglicanism is a cross-cultural movement. The majority of Anglicans worship in the Southern Hemisphere. Each week, your prayers join with Anglicans from every tribe, tongue and nation. Our primary global connection is with the Church of Rwanda.
Trinity comes under the authority of the Diocese of the Rocky Mountains.
Our Staff
Tim Soots • Rector
Bryan Craig • Executive Associate Pastor
Connor Jackson • Youth and Family Minister
Cassie Elmer • Early Childhood Coordinator & Youth Ministries Coordinator
Daniel Schroeder • Ministry Administrator(MA)
Darla Smith • Worship Leader
Andrew Wininger • Connections & Discipleship Minister