OUR VALUES
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We seek God in all things through prayer and scripture.
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We live in compassionate community where everyone belongs.
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We embrace diversity and unity found within the body of Christ.
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We passionately serve our church, San Antonio, and beyond.
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We are generous with our time, talent, and treasure.
OUR BELIEFS
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We believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. We believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Note: “catholic” in this context refers to the worldwide Church
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We believe in one God, the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen
Note: “catholic” in this context refers to the worldwide Church
our DISTINCTIVES
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We value the historic rhythm of the Church, coming together around God’s Word, sharing the Table, and engaging in the liturgy of prayer and song. Through Scripture, communion, and praise, we strive to connect with both the Church’s rich history and the life of God today, joining a tradition of worship that shapes and sustains us.
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We want you to know that here at OWCC, we welcome people of all abilities to be a part of our community and experience God together. We recognize that your experience is truly unique and we want to walk alongside you on this journey. Learn more at outerwest.org/specialneeds
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We have affirmed in the Church that no person, called and gifted by God, should be denied any role of ministry or leadership in the Church because of one’s gender. We also affirm that perspectives on female roles are secondary matters of faith which can be disagreed on without causing division in the church.
To learn more visit HERE
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While we value our Sunday gatherings, it’s just a small part of what it means to be the church. We feel the healthiest place for us to know and belong in community is in smaller communities that love Jesus in the places and spaces they find themselves Monday through Saturday.
Learn more about groups.
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Our value of community says everyone belongs because anyone should have the opportunity to have an encounter with Jesus. Whether it’s your first time at a church, you have past church-hurts, you’re a skeptic or even a church veteran, we have a seat saved for you. We mean it.
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Our mission is joining God in the renewal and restoration of the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those who are outside the walls of Outer West Community Church.
As a local church, we long to see and know our San Antonio neighbors, partnering with God to manifest His kingdom through justice ministries and peacemaking initiatives.
Interested in our our Peacemaking and Justice team? Say hello

