GROWING TOGETHER IN THE
RADICAL LOVE OF JESUS

Overlake Park Presbyterian Church (oppc)

OPPC is a part of the Reformed branch of the Christian Church.  Like other Protestant churches, Reformed theology’s foundation is in Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Old and New Testament.  Grounded in The Apostle’s Creed and the PCUSA’s Book of Confessions, Reformed theology embraces the work of the Holy Spirit in our interpretation, transformation and living out the love and grace of Jesus Christ.  

The living out of our faith follows the practice of the early church.  We are reminded that followers of Jesus Christ were often perplexed and astonished at the teaching of Jesus and challenged to live faithfully in love and truth.  OPPC strives to discover together what it looks like to live with openness to the Holy Spirit’s guidance as we LEARN, WORSHIP, CARE and bear WITNESS to Jesus Christ together.

We worship a God of profound love and abundance. We refuse to place limits on who God loves, calls, and welcomes into community. 

We believe that God has given gifts to all people. The church and the world need these diverse gifts in order to faithfully live into the calling we have received. We are better able to be God’s church by including and honoring the gifts of our LGBTQ+ siblings. 

As it pertains to all levels of leadership in the church, it is the policy of OPPC to honor and affirm the spiritual gifts of everyone in our faith community, including people who have been historically marginalized. Our LGBTQ+ siblings are welcomed to baptism, communion, membership, and all aspects of life and service within the church.

As moved by the Spirit, and following the process in the PC(USA) Book of Order, all are eligible for ordination as deacons, elders, and Ministers of Word and Sacrament.