Who We Are
We are a diverse reflection of God’s love. The body of Christ at Clemmons Presbyterian Church is composed by some members who are older, some who are younger, retirees, working parents, school-age children, youth, millennials, and nursery age disciples. We constitute a wide diversity across the socio-economic spectrum and a variety of political and theological persuasions, and we believe that all points of view are valued and all opinions should be welcomed.
Believing no word or opinion but God’s alone is final, we seek to create an inclusive and cohesive community. We believe God works through this rich tapestry of individuals to reveal God’s grace and unify us as a congregation.
Mission Statement
As those who believe we are set aside to be a servant community who follows its servant savior, we affirm in our mission statement…
We are a community serving God by:
Believing
Belonging
Becoming
Branching Out
We are reformed and always reforming...
Our Presbyterian beliefs find their origin in Martin Luther and the Reformation that he initiated in 16th century Germany. Beyond Luther, Reformed thought and belief was magnified by the French theologian and pastor, John Calvin. Later, the Scottish theologian, John Knox advanced the practice of reformed belief and theology codifying its practice and execution in the Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
These great thinkers ramified the five “watch words” of the Reformation, “Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, Sola Scriptura, Sola Christus, and Soli deo gloria.” They culminate in the belief that we are “saved by grace through faith” alone. We are not justified by our works. We honor the authority and centrality of scripture in worship and in our lives, and we believe in the Incarnation and Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Christ alone is head of the church, sovereign over it, and will bring its consummation to fruition in reconciling love. We believe that everything we do as Presbyterians and people of faith is “soli Deo gloria,” or “to the glory of God” because God has elected God’s people for salvation and service.
These theological beliefs and tenets find their end in a representative form of government where leaders are elected by the congregation to discern and act on the will of Christ in serving the best interest of God’s people.
Our Sacraments: Baptism and the Lord's Supper
Finally, Presbyterians celebrate two sacraments, Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Although creation witnesses daily sacraments, the Presbyterian Church (USA) believes that Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are “outward signs of an inward grace,” whereby we are sealed to the body of Christ, initiated into fellowship, and reconciled into community.
Our communion table is open to members, visitors, children being nurtured in faith, and friends.
