We are a Centered Set Church
Centered Set
Theology is a way of
understanding faith that focuses on movement toward Jesus rather than establishing
rigid boundaries of belonging. Instead of defining who is “in” or “out” based
on rules or labels, a Centered Set approach places Jesus as the center,
inviting all people to journey toward Him at their own pace. This perspective
fosters a welcoming and grace-filled community where everyone, regardless of
background, is encouraged to take steps closer to Christ.
At Cambridge Community
Church we’ve adopted Centered Set Theology as our model of practice, such that our
beliefs are centered on the core tenets of faith as found in the Apostles
Creed.
Doctrine that is
not connected to the Apostles Creed is not essential for salvation through
Jesus, and therefore not core to participating in or belonging to CCC. Non-core
doctrines can include the literal understanding of the creation narrative, the
role of women in the church, modes of baptism, human sexuality, views on the
end times, supernatural gifts or the use of alcohol.
At CCC we believe
that as we mature in Christ, we will move towards unity with each other in
Jesus, not conformity to any particular doctrinal statement or denominational
view outside of the basic tenets laid out by the early church in the
Apostles Creed.