St. Mark's on the Plains Anglican Church REC

Everyone has an opinion. Our understanding of who God is, cannot be “tossed to and for, carried about by every wind…” (Ephesians 4:14). In the midst of an ever changing world, how can we find certainty?  

Our first authority is the Bible. As a church we must continue “…steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayers.”  (Acts 2:42). 

But, there are many interpretations of scripture!  How do we know which one to follow?  

We follow an understanding of the Bible as taught in the writings of the early church leaders (Fathers) who were closely related to the Apostles and came directly after them.  Their teachings of faith have lasted more than 2000 years since the time of Christ. The consistency of their faith as reaffirmed by the church over this great expanse of time has brought certainly to their directions to us.  

The basis of our faith is encapsulated in the Nicene Creed. We also believe God is present in our daily lives and becoming united with His energies is the active process of our salvation.  

God is light and love (1 John 1:5 & 4:8) and each person is uniquely created in God’s image. We must consciously choose to seek the light and love which God graciously offers to us. Actions which draw us away from God, the source of all light and love, are defined as “sin”. These actions bring chaos and destruction to our lives. We were not created for lives of disorder, but of peace, healing and service. “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works,” (Ephesians 2:10)

St. Mark’s is a community which is striving to become like Christ as understood in scripture through the teachings of the early church leadership. We welcome all to come and join us in our journey!