If you find yourself feeling that the world around you is "not right" somehow, you're not alone. If you look at your own life and feel as though something is "missing," you're probably right. Saint Augustine said that God has made us for himself, and our hearts are restless until we find our rest in him. If you would like to join with others seeking their rest in God through Jesus Christ please join us for worship, or for evening prayers and Bible study Wednesdays at 6:00. Our church is ready to welcome you! We are all working out our faith and learning together so your questions or concerns will always be received well here.
Probe Survey Reports Confusion About Christian Truths*
A survey of religious beliefs and understanding by Probe.org issued this summer has shown confusion about the truths of Christianity, even among professing Christians. Among the findings are the following:
1. Not all professing Christians understand that Jesus lived a sinless life.
2. Many who profess to be Christians do not understand that Christ is the only way for sinful humanity to be reconciled with God.
3. Many who profess to be Christians think that following Buddha or Mohammed is a pathway to God equal to Christ.
As you would expect the misconceptions go even deeper with non-Christians. These are misunderstandings of the essential teachings of scripture. The only way God has provided to redeem us is through the righteous life of Jesus, fully God and fully man, as Paul said in Romans 3:24. Jesus stated, “No one comes to the Father except through me” (Jn 14:6). All other notions of spiritual hope fail. They are based on performance of certain rules, or based on escapism into an impersonal supernatural realm, hollow and empty answers to the important questions of life.
At Saint Paul’s in the Anglican theological tradition, we hold with confidence to the truths God has shown to us in human history and in scripture. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life and no one comes to the Father except by him. We proclaim this every Sunday and in our other studies and would be happy to share this with you or address your questions or concerns.
*https://probe.org/introducing-probes-new-survey-religious-views-and-practices-2020/
A survey of religious beliefs and understanding by Probe.org issued this summer has shown confusion about the truths of Christianity, even among professing Christians. Among the findings are the following:
1. Not all professing Christians understand that Jesus lived a sinless life.
2. Many who profess to be Christians do not understand that Christ is the only way for sinful humanity to be reconciled with God.
3. Many who profess to be Christians think that following Buddha or Mohammed is a pathway to God equal to Christ.
As you would expect the misconceptions go even deeper with non-Christians. These are misunderstandings of the essential teachings of scripture. The only way God has provided to redeem us is through the righteous life of Jesus, fully God and fully man, as Paul said in Romans 3:24. Jesus stated, “No one comes to the Father except through me” (Jn 14:6). All other notions of spiritual hope fail. They are based on performance of certain rules, or based on escapism into an impersonal supernatural realm, hollow and empty answers to the important questions of life.
At Saint Paul’s in the Anglican theological tradition, we hold with confidence to the truths God has shown to us in human history and in scripture. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life and no one comes to the Father except by him. We proclaim this every Sunday and in our other studies and would be happy to share this with you or address your questions or concerns.
*https://probe.org/introducing-probes-new-survey-religious-views-and-practices-2020/
WELCOME HOME! WELCOME TO ST. PAUL'S!
As Portland's oldest church, we are the authentic Anglican Christian community in Portland and the surrounding area! Authenticity is at the core of everything we do as we build a vibrant, Christ-centered community sharing and celebrating the goodness and love of God!
We invite YOU to join our community on this adventure of faith!
Our campus is located in Portland, and our parish family members come from communities throughout all of Southern and Mid-Maine.
Our regular Sunday schedule is 9 AM Spoken Eucharist first and third Sundays, and 10:30 AM Sung Eucharist every Sunday. We are worshiping safely in the church in compliance with all state regulations and recommendations.
We invite YOU to join our community on this adventure of faith!
Our campus is located in Portland, and our parish family members come from communities throughout all of Southern and Mid-Maine.
Our regular Sunday schedule is 9 AM Spoken Eucharist first and third Sundays, and 10:30 AM Sung Eucharist every Sunday. We are worshiping safely in the church in compliance with all state regulations and recommendations.
PARISH NOTES & EVENTS
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OUTREACH AT ST. PAUL'SAA Meetings
Monday - Friday, 8am in the Parish Hall Monday - Wednesday, Noon in the Parish Hall (Women's group) Monday, 6pm in the Parish Hall Stroudwater Food Pantry Donations of breakfast cereal, peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, tuna, ramen noodles, canned goods and empty egg cartons can be left in the marked box in the Parish Hall. Volunteers also needed! More info: https://stroudwaterfoodpantry.com/ Sermon Podcast
Anglican Church in America Classical Christianity Engaging the World Diocese of the Eastern United States The Most Reverend Brian Marsh, Archbishop The Right Reverend John Vaughan, Bishop Ordinary The Right Reverend Alexander Webb, Bishop Ordinary |
