Whether you're an old friend, a new friend or a current member, we are very happy you're here. Our tradition is as old as the Mayflower, and is grounded in the principle that each and every one of us has a unique relationship with the Lord. We believe in the Bible as the central source and light of our faith, and seek to understand it better through study, contemplation and prayer. We draw our bel
iefs from Matthew 18:20, in which Christ tells his apostles, “For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”
Our communion is open to all followers of Christ. We love new ideas and expressions of faith, and we are eager to learn from and contribute to the spiritual lives of our fellow believers. Our congregation governs itself through a democratically elected board, which is accountable to each and every member of our church. Unlike other faith traditions, we are independent of any higher ecclesiastical council—we believe Christ Himself is the only person to whom we are truly accountable. We recognize the equal rights of all believers, the independence and autonomy of our local church, and the full tolerance of different points of view. The highest authority in our church is the meeting of our members under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Our time together is at the heart of congregational life—it is where we come together to prayerfully discern where God is leading us. We invite you to join us for worship. Our spiritual journey here in Bangor is 130 years strong—won’t you become part of it?
