About Us

Steelville Presbyterian Church is part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States.

Presbyterians trace their history to the 16th century and the Protestant Reformation. Our heritage, and much of what we believe, began with the French lawyer John Calvin (1509-1564), whose writings crystallized much of the Reformed thinking that came before him.

Some of the principles articulated by John Calvin are still at the core of Presbyterian beliefs. Among these are the sovereignty of God, the authority of Scripture, justification by grace through faith and the priesthood of all believers. What these tenets mean is that God is the supreme authority throughout the universe. Our knowledge of God and God’s purpose for humanity comes from the Bible, particularly what is revealed in the New Testament through the life of Jesus Christ. Our salvation (justification) through Jesus is God’s generous gift to us and not the result of our own accomplishments. It is everyone’s job — ministers and lay people alike — to share this Good News with the whole world. That is also why the Presbyterian church is governed at all levels by a combination of clergy and laity, men and women alike.

Our Mission

Our mission is to share God’s Word, care for our community, and live out Christ’s love through worship, service, and outreach to all generations.

Our Beliefs

We believe God calls us to become a faith community within the Presbyterian tradition and the Church Universal that . . .
is led by the Holy Spirit;
becomes a beacon for Christ within the community and the world;
capitalizes on the uniqueness and opportunities of being a small town church;
is made up of individuals with a high commitment to God’s service;
nurtures to all ages;
involves everyone in Christian Education;
provides an environment in which all participants know they are valued and cared for.
We proclaim the Word of God for all people in all forums, and model Christ’s teaching through the lives we lead.

The Apostles’ Creed

We “believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right had of God the Father Almighty; from thense he shall come to judge and quick and dead.” We “believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen”

Our Vision

Our vision is to be a welcoming, vibrant church where worship, mission, and community transform lives, everyone is engaged, and God’s love radiates beyond our doors.

Symbolism

The stained-glass windows in our sanctuary symbolize the Act of Christian Worship. Seven of the ten windows are based on the Apostle’s Creed.

AgnusDei Window

Symbolizes “And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.”

Consecration Window

Symbolizes our Christian Commitment.

Nativity Window

Symbolizes "And in Jesus Christ His Only Son our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost; Born of the Virgin Mary."

Oikoumene Window

Symbolizes “I believe in the Holy Catholic Church, The Communion of Saints, The Forgiveness of Sins.”

Passion Window

Symbolizes "Suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell; The third day he arose again from the dead."

Pentecost Window

Symbolizes “I believe in the Holy Ghost.”

Praise Window

A symbol of worship, praise, adoration and prayer.

Stewardship Window

Symbolizes our Christian Stewardship; time, talents, and material possessions.

Trinity Window

A symbol of the Trinity "Father, Son, and Holy Spirit."

Triumph Window

Symbolizes “The resurrection of the body; and the Life Everlasting.”