We confess that Jesus is the Christ,
     the Son of the living God,
     and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world.

In Christ's name and by his grace
     we accept our mission of witness
     and service to all people.

We rejoice in God,
     maker of heaven and earth,
     and in the covenant of love
     which binds us to God and one another.

Through baptism into Christ
     we enter into newness of life
     and are made one with the whole people of God.

In the communion of the Holy Spirit
     we are joined together in discipleship
     and in obedience to Christ.

At the table of the Lord
     we celebrate with thanksgiving
     the saving acts and presence of Christ.

Within the universal church,
     we receive the gift of ministry
     and the light of scripture.

In the bonds of Christian faith
     we yield ourselves to God
     that we may serve the One
     whose kingdom has no end.

Blessing, glory and honor
     be to God forever. Amen.