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We Are
A Faithful Congregation In The Cumberland Presbyterian Tradition
A Cumberland Presbyterian Church
We are a congregation within the Cumberland Presbyterian denomination, a Reformed tradition born out of the American frontier during the Great Revival of 1800. Our roots lie in a movement that emphasized accessible ministry, grace over legalism, and a deep commitment to Scripture.Presbyterian in Government
Our church is guided by a representative form of leadership with four connected bodies: the Session, Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly. This structure encourages shared wisdom, accountability, and unity among congregations.Evangelical in Mission
We believe that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, and we are called to share that good news—through preaching, service, and daily witness to God’s love.A Welcoming Community
We are a small, warm, and hospitable congregation. We invite all to join us in worship, to study Scripture, and to serve our risen Lord together.
OUR BELIEFS
The Living God
By the word and action God invites everyone into a covenant relationship. God promises to be faithful to the covenant and to make all who believe his people. All who respond with trust and commitment to God’s invitation find the promise sure and rejoice in being members of God’s people, the covenant community.
The Trinity
We believe in God as Creator and Caretaker, in Jesus Christ as divine Savior and Lord, and in the Holy Spirit as God present and at work everywhere in creation.
the bible as holy scripture
God inspired persons of the covenant community to write the scriptures and they are the infallible rule of faith and practice, and the authoritative guide for Christian living.
sin
Human beings disobey God, like Adam and Eve, and are in need of spiritual rebirth. Everyone rebels against God, rejecting their dependence on God, lose right relationship to God, and become slaves to sin and death. This condition becomes the source of all sinful attitudes and actions. The alienation of persons from God affects the rest of creation, so that the whole creation stands in need of God’s redemption.
Salvation
God initiates salvation, sending the Holy Spirit to all persons, calling us to repentance and faith. “Whoever believes” is redeemed. Persons are set into right relations with God by faith, and not by works. Salvation is a gift of God’s grace, not something we earn or deserve.
The Assurance of Salvation
Once God made covenant with us, we will never totally fall away from the state of grace, nor withdraw permanently from God. God never forsakes us, and continually works to maintain the relationship. Believers who seek to know and to do the will of God, and who live in him as he lives in them may in this life be assured of salvation and thus rejoice in the hope of fully sharing the glory of God.
The Two Sacraments: Baptism and the Lord's Supper
The Sacraments are not essential to salvation but are central to Christian worship. The validity of the sacraments does not depend on the mode. All believers are welcome to the table of the Lord’s Supper.
The Church
Our denomination is a part of the Church of which Christ is the head and all believers in Christ are a part. We believe in cooperation with all who accept Jesus as Christ and Lord.
The Death and the Resurrection
Eternal life is a gift from God through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
The Last Things
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church accepts what the Bible says about heaven and hell.
Get involved.
Your presence matters here.
In a church this size, everyone plays a role. Whether you feel called to teach, sing, serve, or simply show up faithfully—your presence here is deeply valued. Community is something we nurture, together.
“As each part does its work, the body grows and builds itself up in love.” — Ephesians 4:16
We're searching for a new minister.
Our church is in a season of transition, and we're looking for the right person to help lead and serve our community.
Bartow Cumberland Presbyterian Church is a Christ-centered, Scripture-rooted church community in Rydal, Georgia. Since 1869, we've gathered to worship, pray, and serve. Join us Sundays at 11:00 AM.
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