Who is Vancouver Church?
We are a local community of Christ-followers, who focus on Jesus with a desire to be with him and like him more everyday. We also celebrate being a part of a beautiful movement of churches known as The Church of God, based in Anderson, Indiana.
What if I don't believe in God?
There are many of us who have been right where you are and we’d love to share how we’ve become convinced that Jesus is the way to knowing God. We recognize that spiritual life is a journey filled with uncertainties and your questions are welcome here. Please join us anytime.
Our Beliefs About...
Biblical Christianity
While we don't place creeds on the authoritative level of scripture, we see them as valuable to describe the realm of our beliefs. Therefore, we declare that our teachings are consistent with the Christian orthodoxy as articulated in the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed.
Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, begotten from the Father before all ages, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made; of the same essence as the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; he became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and was made human. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried. The third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again with glory to judge the living and the dead. His kingdom will never end.
And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life. He proceeds from the Father and the Son, and with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified. He spoke through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We affirm one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look forward to the resurrection of the dead, and to life in the world to come. Amen.