
Our Faith
The Bourne Parish is part of the Church of England, within the worldwide Anglican Communion. Every time we worship, we affirm our faith in a loving God, who is understood in three forms: FatherGod as ultimate creator, before whom nothing existed. God loves his creation and cares for each part of it, knowing us intimately and yet still loving us. SonGod as revealed in Jesus of Nazareth, a flesh and blood historical figure from first century Palestine. Jesus was a dynamic, challenging man who upset the religious establishment of the day with his bold claims to know God as Father, and his condemnation of elitist and hypocritical practices. Christians believe that the life, death and resurrection of Jesus has opened the way for each person to experience God’s love and forgiveness for themselves, and assures us that God’s love is stronger than death. Holy SpiritGod as active agent today. The Holy Spirit inspires us to understand the Bible, to pray, and to work for God in the world today. As Christians live in the power of the Spirit, so the Spirit nurtures in them good fruits such as love, peace, patience and joy, to help us transform not just ourselves, but the world around us, and to spread the message of God’s love revealed in Jesus.
It was in obedience to this command, and inspired by the Holy Spirit, that the first disciples began to preach and teach, forming themselves into what would later become known as the church. Our VisionAs a parish seeking to put this faith into practice our vision is that we are Radiating God’s love: transforming lives and communities. You can find out more about our current vision focus here. |