First we are an independent group of gathered Christians. We have no bishop, synod or national council to whom we are responsible. We are responsible only to Jesus Christ as the Lord of the Church.

Second, we are people of the Book. We are people who attempt to gain their insight into the Christian faith and into life in general through the Bible. We believe the Bible to be the Word of God.

Third, we are people who are part of the Congregational Way. For over four hundred years there has been such a group of churches that have identified with this tradition. It is a tradition that has remained free to be alert to the needs of people and to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ in meaningful ways.