Our Beliefs
What we believe shapes how we love Florence.
“Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.”
Proverbs 4:23Our beliefs shape who we are and what we do.
These expressions of faith ground us in God’s good news and connect us to his ancient and global Church.
A Really Good Story
The Bible doesn’t have a statement of faith. But it does have a story — about real people and a real God. We think it’s the greatest story ever, and one we’re invited to be part of.
Read MoreHistoric Creeds
Drawing from our conviction that God sees his people as one body, we affirm the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds as faithful expressions that connect us to God’s ancient Church.
Read MoreGlobal Collaboration
Drawing from our conviction that God sees his people as one body, we are inspired by the missional collaboration of the global Church that has produced the Lausanne Covenants.
Read MoreHuman Flourishing
We want to advance shalom in Florence.
We want to advance human flourishing, alleviate suffering, and help the Church become our community’s greatest advocate and partner.
“Seek the peace and prosperity of the city…”
“Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”
Jeremiah 29:7