Three streams of the Church… One mighty river
EVANGELICAL
As a precious possession of Christian faith, we hold to the Holy Scriptures as the inspired, infallible Word of God and that they contain all things necessary to salvation and godly living. We are committed to faithful reading, studying, teaching, and preaching from the Bible as a wellspring for spiritual maturity. We also embrace the Evangelical distinctive that underlines the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a holy life, evangelism, and missions.
CHARISMATIC
A distinguishing mark of Trinity Communion Church is our openness to the work of the Holy Spirit. God's people have always been a spiritually gifted people. From the apostles all the way through modern Pentecostal and Charismatic movements, Christians have been endowed with power beyond themselves ...from the Holy Spirit Himself. This means we not only allow, but anticipate, His presence and working through His spiritual gifts, both in our worship and daily acts of service.
HISTORIC/SACRAMENTAL
From the beginning of the Church after the Resurrection of Jesus, many men and women have faithfully served the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church (catholic meaning in accordance with the universal Church from the beginning). From the richness of our historic heritage we are currently seeing a recovery of the beauty and authenticity of the ancient liturgies, symbols of worship, and the regular celebration of the Holy Communion, which the early Christians observed weekly. While some have looked at these early liturgies and called them "dead form", we have found that the forms are neither dead nor alive, but only true or false; it is the people who are either dead or alive spiritually. What we are discovering are true forms that can be used by people who are spiritually alive!
“A cord of three strands is not quickly broken”
These words from Ecclesiastes 4.12 are in a passage that speaks of the strength and unity found in diversity. From the time of Christ Jesus, His Church has always been a "cord of three strands". These three basic expressions of Christianity have continued throughout the pages of Church history. Today, as never before, these three distinct expressions of faith are being braided into one strong cord. By celebrating the best of the Church in history, and combining that with the Spirit's renewing work, we can open the full deposit of the Father's old and new treasures to His people.
Click here to learn more about the Charismatic Episcopal Church, of which TCC is a member.