Who are the Presbyterians?
First, Presbyterians are Christians. We affirm Jesus of Nazareth as Lord and Savior, and through him worship the one God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Second, Presbyterians are Reformed. Our roots are in the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. Third, we are evangelical. We believe that the essence of the faith is the good news (evangel) that Jesus Christ lived, died, and rose for the salvation of humankind. Fourth, we are ecumenical. We affirm the unity of all Christians as a gift of God, and share with believers of every denomination the worship and work of the Church “Catholic” (meaning “universal”).
