With some biblical references
- Giving is a form of worship. (Philippians 4:18 compared with
Romans 12:1) - Inasmuch as we give to the least of God’s children we give to God. (Matthew 25:40)
- God is the ultimate provider. (Romans 8:32, Philippians 4:19)
- God brings into existence things which do not exist. (Romans 4:17)
- Giving gives its natural reward. (Proverbs 11:25)
- More blessing comes with giving than with receiving. (Acts 20:35)
- Withholding can lead to want. (Proverbs 11:24)
- Worldly wealth can be lost; heavenly wealth is eternal.
(Matthew 6:19-20) - God eagerly responds generously to our giving. (Luke 6:38)
- Generosity is encouraged, especially in uncertain times (Ecclesiastes 11:2)
Statement of Faith
We accept the Nicene Creed, which is widely accepted by Christian denominations in the UK and around the world. The 1700th anniversary of the original version fell in 2025.
The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God,
the Father, the almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is,
seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven;
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy universal and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.