Here at Box Hill Baptist, we don’t have a formal statement of what we all believe – as this can often be used to divide rather than unite.
Instead, we have our Covenant – an agreement with God and each other as to what is most important for us, and what it is that we should be doing about it.
As part of the Creation, formed in the image of God, we foster a sense of awe at the world we inhabit, care for it as we are able, and participate in its renewal. With God’s grace we celebrate our diversity, our journeys to and in faith, and our ways of sharing our experiences of God’s love.
God is also revealed to us in the life and teachings of Jesus. We are called to follow him together by living his life-affirming values of love, mercy, forgiveness, grace, justice, peace, and respect for all Creation. We minister unconditionally, being hospitable and compassionate in all our activities and relationships.
As we are given the Spirit to guide our way, we seek her wisdom to discern God’s call upon our lives, and we encourage in each other the fruit and the gifts of the Spirit. We commit ourselves to prayer, sensitivity to the Spirit’s promptings, and discipline in our spiritual journey, acting upon our discoveries as we deepen our faith.
We are called as a congregation to love and serve each other and the wider community, committing to meet regularly in worship and honest fellowship with one another, creating safe places for all. We understand our place amongst all those who seek to worship God, and respect the different ways this is expressed.
An inclusive community at the heart of Box Hill 