Our family at Crescent Springs Presbyterian Church believes it is our calling and privilege to support one another in prayer. Below are some ways we support and serve each other.
Membership
“A person becomes an active member of the church through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and acceptance of his lordship in all of life. Baptism and a public profession of faith in Jesus Christ are the visible signs of entrance into active church membership.” – Book of Order, Presbyterian Church (USA).
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Membership of adults:
By profession of faith; (If you have never been a member of any Christian church before and have never been baptized, you will be instructed in the meaning of baptism and baptized when you join the church.)
By reaffirmation of faith in Jesus Christ; (When you have previously made a profession of faith in another Christian church, but you have no certificate of membership to transfer.)
By certificate of transfer from another Christian church. Most people become members after attending classes that are scheduled as needed. Materials describing and explaining the ministry and mission of the church are distributed. Those seeking to join the church then meet with the Session (governing board) of the church to be accepted into active membership. New members are received into the congregation publicly in a brief ceremony during a Sunday morning worship service.
Membership of children:
Baptized children of members are considered “baptized members” of the church and may partake of the sacrament of communion at the guidance and discretion of their parents. Children normally enter into active membership after completing confirmation class and making their profession of faith. They are also baptized at that time if they have not been baptized.
Confirmation:
Parents are generally advised to enroll their child in confirmation class no earlier than the eighth grade. Parents are encouraged to discuss their child’s readiness for confirmation.
Church Use
We are eager to make our facilities available for weddings and to non-profit and service-oriented groups.
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Marriage:
The first step is to contact the pastor for conversation. All weddings are subject to approval by the Session (governing board).
Outside Groups:
We are eager to make our facilities available to non-profit and service-oriented groups. You may contact the church office for more information and to inquire about scheduling. It is helpful if your group includes a CSPC member who acts as a liaison with the church. All building use requests by outside groups must be approved by the Session.
Communion
We observe what’s known as “open communion,” meaning that you do not have to be a Presbyterian to partake of the sacrament here. “The invitation to the Lord’s Supper is extended to all who have been baptized, remembering that access to the Table is not a right conferred upon the worthy, but a privilege given to the undeserving who come in faith, repentance, and love.” – Book of Order, Presbyterian Church (USA).
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Children:
Baptized children who are being nurtured and instructed in the significance and meaning of communion are invited to receive the Lord’s Supper.
Occurrences:
Communion is generally served on the first Sunday of the month in our worship service, as well as on Maundy Thursday, Easter Sunday and Pentecost.
Baptism
Baptism is the sign and seal of God’s grace and covenant in Christ. “Baptism enacts and seals what the Word proclaims: God’s redeeming grace offered to all people. Baptism is God’s gift of grace and also God’s summons to respond to that grace. Baptism calls to repentance, to faithfulness, and to discipleship. Baptism gives the church its identity and commissions the church for ministry to the world.”
– Book of Order, Presbyterian Church (USA).
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