Our theology is rooted in the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We believe that God’s love is unconditional, ever-present, and made known to us in both ordinary and sacred moments. At Danville Congregational Church, our faith is not defined by rigid doctrine but shaped by scripture, tradition, reason, and lived experience—guided by the Holy Spirit and grounded in love.
We embrace the sacraments as holy expressions of grace—outward and visible signs of an inward and spiritual reality. Through the simple elements of bread, juice, and water, we are reminded of the sacredness of everyday life and the boundless presence of God.
Communion
We celebrate the sacrament of communion—also called the Eucharist or the Lord’s Supper—regularly in worship. This sacred meal remembers the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, and looks ahead to a future where God’s justice and peace prevail on earth. Communion is a celebration of radical welcome and unity across time and space, where all are invited to the table without exception.
At DCC, we follow the inclusive example of Jesus: believers and seekers, the joyful and the grieving, the sure and the uncertain—all are welcome. We share bread (or gluten-free crackers) and grape juice, as symbols of God’s abundant grace and nourishment for the journey.
Our Eucharistic theology invites reflection, conversation, and transformation. It encourages us to live our faith with authenticity, compassion, and courage, always seeking to embody the love we’ve come to know in Christ – and radiate the experience in our daily lives.
Baptism
In the sacrament of baptism, we celebrate a covenant between God, the one being baptized, and the community of faith. Inspired by Jesus’ own baptism, where God proclaims, “You are my beloved child, with whom I am well pleased,” we affirm each person’s identity as a beloved child of God. Baptism is offered to people of all ages, and always during our worship, so that our entire congregation can bear witness, offer support, and welcome the newly baptized into our church family.