Values & Traditions

Open Communion
The Lord’s Supper, or Communion, is celebrated in weekly worship. Whoever you are, wherever you are on your journey, you are welcome at HCC.

Freedom of belief
Disciples are called together around one essential of faith: belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Persons are free to follow their consciences, guided by the Bible, the Holy Spirit, study and prayer, and are expected to extend that freedom to others.

Baptism by immersion
In baptism, the old self-centered life is set aside, and a new life of trust in God begins. Although Disciples practice baptism by immersion, other baptism traditions are honored.

Belief in the oneness of the church
All Christians are called to be one in Christ and to seek opportunities for common witness and service. We are a “movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.”

The ministry of all believers
Both ministers and lay persons lead in worship, service, and spiritual growth.