WHAT WE BELIEVE

At St. David's, our faith begins with a simple truth:

God loves you. Everything else flows from there.


  • We follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection are the foundation of everything we do.
  • We believe in one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who created all things and loves every person unconditionally.
  • We believe the Bible contains all things necessary for salvation, and it shapes our worship from beginning to end.
  • We believe God calls us to love others, and that when we fall short, his grace and forgiveness are always there.


On Sundays and other times throughout the week, we gather to worship. The heart of our service is Holy Communion, where we remember Jesus and experience his presence with us. All baptized persons are welcome at the Table, and our worship moves us to act: feeding the hungry, caring for the sick, and welcoming the stranger.


"Clothe the naked, feed the hungry, care for the sick, visit those in prison, and welcome the stranger among us." - Jesus

CORNERSTONES OF OUR EPISCOPAL FAITH

THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER

Our prayer book is more than a worship guide. The Book of Common Prayer is the primary symbol of what unites us. Diverse as we are, we come together through common prayer. About 70% of it comes directly from the Bible.


THE BIBLE

Scripture is our foundation, read through the lens of tradition and reason. Our worship is filled with it from start to finish, and every service includes the public reading of God's Word.


THE CREEDS

In the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed, we join Christians across the centuries in affirming our faith in the God who created us, redeemed us, and makes us holy.


THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT

At baptisms and on special occasions like the Easter Vigil, we renew our commitment to Jesus Christ and to living out our faith. In recommitting ourselves to the vows made at Baptism, we are reminded that our baptismal identity transforms how we treat others, seek justice, and share the good news.


THE SACRAMENTS

Baptism and the Eucharist are the two great sacraments of the church. The Episcopal Church also recognizes five additional sacred rites as important milestones in our journey of faith:

  • Confirmation — affirming your baptismal vows as an adult
  • Reconciliation — private confession and absolution
  • Matrimony — the blessing of Christian marriage
  • Holy Orders — ordination to deacon, priest, or bishop
  • Unction — anointing the sick or dying with oil and prayer