The best way to understand what we believe is to come and be a part of our community.
You don’t have to hold these beliefs to experience a sense of belonging. We seek to humbly express the beliefs of our core community through our words and actions, while welcoming everyone, regardless of their beliefs, to join us.
Oak Church is a congregation that seeks to embody the hope, healing, and hospitality of Jesus Christ found in Scripture. We are a community of folks rooted, first and foremost, in the radical love of God.
We believe that everyone is welcome at the table – both the communion table and the potluck table – regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, political affiliation, theological perspective, gender identity, socioeconomic status, marital status, denominational background, citizenship, language, or any other identifying factor.
We celebrate the inherent dignity and creativity of each individual in our community, and we believe that we are made stronger, better, and more whole through our differences, as we learn what it means to belong to the same Beloved Family. We participate in the slow work of God as we form lasting relationships with one another, our neighbors in Lakewood, and the Durham community, casting a vision for the Kingdom to come.
All are welcome to participate, serve, and lead as the Spirit empowers. The best way to understand what Oak believes is to come and be a part of our community. You always have a seat at the table – we hope you’ll join us.
THE APOSTLES’ CREED
Oak Church affirms, with the Church throughout the ages:
We believe in God the Father: Almighty Creator of heaven and earth.
We believe in Jesus Christ: God’s only Son, our Lord. Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended to the dead.
On the third day He rose again; He ascended into heaven, He is seated at the right hand of the Father, He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
We 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.
