Statement on Congregationalism

General Conference of Schwenkfelder Churches

Statement on Congregationalism

The Schwenkfelder Church supports the unity of all believers in Christ. In the church, God calls his people to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, to be his servants in the service of humanity, to read the Scripture, proclaim the gospel to all the world, resist the powers of evil, to share in Christ’s baptism and eat at his table, and to join him in his passion and victory.

As churches in the Schwenkfelder denomination, authority for the church resides in the local congregation as it submits to the person of Jesus Christ. We seek unity among our churches but recognize the different issues that each member church faces. Our fellowship is based on the commandment of Christ to seek unity, respect differences, and to act in love towards each other at all times.