Flipper ChapelA.M.E. Church

What We Believe

Our faith is rooted in the Christian tradition and the teachings of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Our Christian Faith

Flipper Chapel A.M.E. Church is a Christian congregation rooted in the beliefs and traditions of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. We believe in one God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in the authority of Scripture, the saving grace of Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit to transform lives and communities.

A.M.E. Identity

As part of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, we follow the doctrine, discipline, and worship traditions established by the denomination since 1816.

Articles of Religion

The A.M.E. Church upholds the Articles of Religion as part of its doctrinal foundation. [Official text to be provided or referenced from official A.M.E. sources.]

Doctrine & Discipline

The Doctrine and Discipline of the A.M.E. Church guides our governance, ministry, and Christian practice. [Official reference to be added.]

Worship

We worship in the Methodist tradition with hymns, prayer, scripture reading, preaching, and the celebration of the sacraments.

Sacraments

We observe the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion as instituted by Christ and practiced in the A.M.E. tradition.

Christian Service

We believe that faith is expressed through service to others — caring for the poor, advocating for justice, and loving our neighbors.

Faith & Community

We believe in the fellowship of believers — that the church is a community called to support, encourage, and lift one another in Christ.

The Great Commission

We are called to share the Gospel and make disciples, extending the love of Christ to our community and beyond.

Official References

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The official doctrinal statements, Articles of Religion, and Book of Discipline of the African Methodist Episcopal Church are the authoritative sources for our beliefs. The text on this page is a summary — not a substitute for official church documents.

  • • Official A.M.E. Church Website: [Link to be added]
  • • The Doctrine and Discipline of the A.M.E. Church: [Reference to be added]
  • • A.M.E. Church Book of Worship: [Reference to be added]
  • • The Apostles' Creed: [Recited in worship; text available in standard references]

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