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Mission Statement

The mission of Stockbridge Presbyterian Church is to worship and enjoy God; to live and share the good news of Jesus Christ; to teach God's Word, to nurture a fellowship of Christian love; and to serve this community and the world in the Spirit of the Servant Christ.

We as Presbyterians Believe

We believe in the One Triune God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God is the creator and sustainer of the universe. In life and in death we belong to God, who loves us, and whom alone we worship and serve.

We believe in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus was crucified, dead, and buried, and on the third day was raised from the dead, making possible forgiveness of sin and everlasting life for those who believe.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit fills us with the power and presence of God, sets us free to love God and neighbor, binds us with other believers, engages us through the Word, and calls us all to ministries in the Church.

We believe Scripture is the Word of God, inspired by God and the authority for the faith and practice of God's people. We believe salvation is a gift of grace, through faith.

We celebrate two sacraments: Baptism and Communion. Baptism unites us with Jesus Christ and makes us members of God's family, the Church. It symbolizes the washing away of sin and new birth in Jesus Christ. In Communion, the bread and wine represent the sacrifical body and blood of Jesus Christ and recall his last meal shared with his disciples. Partaking of Communion renews and strengthens our faith, uniting us with Christ and one another around the table. All believers, Presbyterian or not, are welcome to participate in Communion.

Being a Member

Maintaining Christian habits such as worship, Bible study, prayer, and service.

Regular fellowship with your church family.

Setting an example for the world as a person who strives to be more like Christ.

Giving regularly of the time, money, and abilities God has given us.

Become a Member

The Session (elders in our church elected by the congregation) receives new members by affirmation of faith in Jesus Christ, by reaffirmation of faith in Jesus Christ, or by transfer of letter from another church. We ask two questions in a private meeting with the interested persons:

Is Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior?

Will you serve Him in this place with your time, money,and talent?

If you can answer these two questions affirmatively, we welcome you into our church family.

If you are interested in joining, please contact the Pastor by calling the church at 770-474-7777 or send an email to her atpastor@spcusa.org.

Our Church History (1909)

From a small weekly Sunday School class (which interestingly enough was called "Sabbath" School) and a once-a-month preaching service, the Stockbridge Presbyterian Church has grown! The Stockbridge Presbyterian Church has been a beacon of hope and help to the residents of Henry County, Georgia for over 100 years and continues to disciple and reach out to many hundreds each year. To reach more about the amazing history of this church, click on the picture above and print out the history booklet.

Our Session

The Session is the governing body of the Presbyterian Church. It consists of persons who undertake the responsibilities of church office and who are men and women of strong faith, dedicated discipleship, and love of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Their lifestyles should be a demonstration of the Christian gospel in the church and the world. Stockbridge Presbyterian has six men and six women serving on its Session. We want you to know - elders are NOT necessarily spiritual giants or unusually holy! They are people who love God and love his church. They love the congregation and the community; and their desire is to serve God by serving others. Our elders are faithful people who are simply doing their best - they're a lot like YOU! Click on the stained glass for a current list of our session members and their committee assignments.