OUR FAITH

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What we believe

Key principles of Presbyterian belief include:

• Sovereignty of God
  
• Authority of the scripture
  
• Justification by grace through faith 
  
• Priesthood of all believers
  

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Resources
Presbyterian 101 includes an overview of: 

• Presbyterian history
• Theology
• Position on social issues
• Distinctives (what makes us different) 

The constitution of the Presbyterian Church USA consists of two parts:
Book of Confessions
Historical statements of belief
Book of Order
Foundations of Presbyterian Polity
Form of Government
Directory for Worship 
Rules of Discipline

Bible Resources

• New International Bible online
  
• Bible Gateway
  
• Additional Bible concordances
  

Organization

• First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma is part of the denomination Presbyterian Church USA.
  
• Within the denominational structure, we belong to the Synod of the Pacific.
• Within the synod, our congregation belongs to the Presbytery of the Redwoods.