About us
What We Believe
We believe that God loves all of creation, and through Jesus Christ we are brought into fellowship with God. We are a family, proclaiming the love and grace of God, as found in God’s Word. All are welcome at Faith Community Chapel, A Church of the Nazarene – those who believe as well as those who are seeking.
At each service we gather for meaningful worship to study God’s word. We reach out with the heart of ministry to care for our neighbors in the name of Christ here and around the world. We have fun and fellowship in a variety of activities ranging from dinners to sporting events. As we work and worship together we find that our faith grows as we enjoy friends old and new.
You will discover many exciting opportunities at Faith Community Chapel, A Church of the Nazarene. Our website is just the introduction to the spirit of our church. We want you to feel at home and comfortable here. We are pleased to welcome you as part of a growing and diverse Christian community.
The Beliefs of Faith Community Chapel a Church of the Nazarene
- We believe in one God-the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- We believe that the Old and New Testament Scriptures, given by plenary inspiration, contain all truth necessary to faith and Christian living.
- We believe that man is born with a fallen nature, and is, therefore, inclined to evil, and that continually.
- We believe that the finally impenitent are hopelessly and eternally lost.
- We believe that the atonement through Jesus Christ is for the whole human race; and that whosoever repents and believes on the Lord Jesus Christ is justified and regenerated and saved from the dominion of sin.
- We believe that believers are to be sanctified wholly, subsequent to regeneration, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
- We believe that the Holy Spirit bears witness to the new birth, and also to the entire sanctification of believers.
- We believe that our Lord will return, the dead will be raised, and the final judgment will take place.
New to Faith Community Chapel, A Church of the Nazarene?
We are delighted that you decided to visit our website and learn about what God is doing at Faith Community Chapel, A Church of the Nazarene. We have a variety of programs for men, women and children. Grab a cup of coffee and your comfy chair as you explore our site and find out more about us. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Please call us at 413-583-7875.
Who We are
A Christian church that believes in the divinity of Jesus Christ, the infilling of the Holy Spirit, and the love of our Heavenly Father as one triune GOD. We believe the desire of GOD is for HIS children to be one (John 17:21). As such, we celebrate the unity we have in Christ while respecting the differences in ourselves and others.
A church that teaches from the sixty-six books of the Holy Bible. This sacred collection of books contain a blend of history, wisdom, guidance, and directives that lead us to know the promised Messiah Jesus Christ. The guidance contained within these text guide us to know GOD, experience the infilling of the Holy Spirit, and enjoy the abundant life provided by the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This entire gospel is the love story of our Father for all people as provided by Jesus Christ (John 3:16-17).
Our History
Faith Community Chapel a Church of the Nazarene used to be called the Springfield Church of the Nazarene and was located on Wilbraham Road in Springfield. It ministered in the Springfield area since the 1920’s our story is a story of profound faith, sacrifice, and great joy. While we are grateful for our storied past, we minister in the present with an optimistic vision for the future.
Our Denomination is currently celebrating 104 years of ministry worldwide. We are an Evangelical Protestant Christian Church in the Wesleyan tradition. The historical Holiness Movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries gave birth to the Church of the Nazarene. Part of our distinction has always been a strong emphasis on being filled with the Holy Spirit, victorious living, and compassion on those who may have less than we have. We believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins, and that through His shed blood we may have forgiveness, and be born again. We believe that once our sins have been forgiven and we have accepted Christ as our Lord and Savior, it then becomes our privilege to share this “good news” with a hurting world, thereby offering a message of hope to our community.
Our Core Values
Christian.
As members of the Church Universal, we join with all true believers in proclaiming the Lordship of Jesus Christ and in affirming the historic Trinitarian creeds and beliefs of the Christian faith. We value our Wesleyan-Holiness heritage and believe it to be a way of understanding the faith that is true to Scripture, reason, tradition, and experience.
We are united with all believers in proclaiming the Lordship of Jesus Christ. We believe that in divine love God offers to all people forgiveness of sins and restored relationship. In being reconciled to God, we believe that we are also to be reconciled to one another, loving each other as we have been loved by God and forgiving each other as we have been forgiven by God. We believe that our life together is to exemplify the character of Christ. We look to Scripture as the primary source of spiritual truth confirmed by reason, tradition, and experience.
Jesus Christ is the Lord of the Church, which, as the Nicene Creed tells us, is one, holy, universal, and apostolic. In Jesus Christ and through the Holy Spirit, God the Father offers forgiveness of sin and reconciliation to all the world. Those who respond to God’s offer in faith become the people of God. Having been forgiven and reconciled in Christ, we forgive and are reconciled to one another. In this way, we are Christ’s Church and Body and reveal the unity of that Body. As the one Body of Christ, we have “one Lord, one faith, one baptism.” We affirm the unity of Christ’s Church and strive in all things to preserve it (Ephesians 4:3-5).
Holiness.
God, who is holy, calls us to a life of holiness. We believe that the Holy Spirit seeks to do in us a second work of grace, called by various terms including “entire sanctification” and “baptism with the Holy Spirit”-cleansing us from all sin, renewing us in the image of God, empowering us to love God with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength, and our neighbors as ourselves, and producing in us the character of Christ. Holiness in the life of believers is most clearly understood as Christlikeness.
Because we are called by Scripture and drawn by grace to worship God and to love Him with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength, and our neighbors as ourselves, we commit ourselves fully and completely to God, believing that we can be “sanctified wholly,” as a second crisis experience. We believe that the Holy Spirit convicts, cleanses, fills, and empowers us as the grace of God transforms us day by day into a people of love, spiritual discipline, ethical and moral purity, compassion, and justice. It is the work of the Holy Spirit that restores us in the image of God and produces in us the character of Christ.
We believe in God the Father, the Creator, who calls into being what does not exist. We once were not, but God called us into being, made us for himself, and fashioned us in His own image. We have been commissioned to bear the image of God: “I am the LORD . . . your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy” (Leviticus 11:44).
Missional.
We are a sent people, responding to the call of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit to go into all the world, witnessing to the Lordship of Christ and participating with God in the building of the Church and the extension of His kingdom (Matthew 28:19-20; 2 Corinthians 6:1). Our mission (a) begins in worship, (b) ministers to the world in evangelism and compassion, (c) encourages believers toward Christian maturity through discipleship, and (d) prepares women and men for Christian service through Christian higher education.
What to Expect
- Atmosphere
- It’s important to us that you feel welcome when visiting. We hope our atmosphere will help you feel relaxed and comfortable. The music and worship are built around biblical themes that are timeless. We are glad to have you join us in worship! You will be greeted and welcomed.
- Family Friendly
- No matter your family dynamics, you’re welcome at Faith Community Chapel, A Church of the Nazarene and we’re excited for you to consider being a part of our church family! Our intent is to serve the whole family. During our worship service we have care available for infants and children. Your children will receive real spiritual training from a group of caring leaders during this time.
- Sermon
- From the pulpit you will hear sound expository preaching. The focus of each sermon is built around the point of the biblical text being addressed.
- Biblical Teaching
- Here at Faith Community Chapel, A Church of the Nazarene, we place a high priority on the preaching and teaching of God’s Word. The worship service is a time for us to come together as a community to learn, be encouraged and to be challenged by God’s Word. Other opportunities exist beyond the Sunday worship service where members have a chance to grow, fellowship, or otherwise be a part of a church family that lives out their faith together.