The First Congregational Church of Fremont is a non-denominational and independent church. We are a Protestant faith which believes each church is independent and should autonomously run its own affairs. This originated in the 1500s in England and arrived in America in 1620 with the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock. Church members seek the will of God through prayer, discussion and a democratic process where each member’s vote is equal to every other member.
We believe that each local church is in itself a complete church, and therefore autonomous and possesses all rights and responsibilities of the church by the Holy Spirit as set forth in the Holy Scriptures.
We believe that Jesus Christ exercises His authority in each local church by the Holy Spirit and through the Holy Scriptures.
We believe that each local church is ultimately answerable only to Jesus Christ, and not to any association, conference, council, synod or any other ecclesiastical body.
We believe that it is proper and beneficial for each local church to seek fellowship and counsel of other such local churches, and/or other ecclesiastical associations.