The first core value of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ states that "We adhere to the Confession of Faith," (scroll down for the full text of this core value). But what is our Confession of Faith? What does it state? And how long has it existed?

Discover more about that along with a few practical ways to engage this value in your church, small groups and family.

In this episode:

0:00 Why this? Why now?

2:30 The Confession of Faith

8:53 Adherence

13:28 Sorting

16:34 Unifying

17:57 Action steps

Core Value: We Adhere to the Confession of Faith

The United Brethren Confession of Faith, adopted in 1815, states the core doctrinal beliefs to which all United Brethren conferences, churches, and members must adhere. On many theological and social issues, people of equal Christian commitment and insight may interpret the Bible differently, and we allow room for that. But when it comes to the simple statements contained in the Confession of Faith–on God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Church, the Bible, salvation, and the ordinances–we do not allow diversity. As such, it is our denomination’s key unifying document, our line in the sand which must not be crossed.

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For the Neighborhoods and the Nations is a new podcast of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. In this first season we're diving into a series of conversations on the 8 core values that define and unite United Brethren churches around the world. Discover a bit of the history of how they came to exist as well as their significance in shaping our churches, ministries and mission today.

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