We exist is to unite a diverse community under the transforming grace & truth of the Lord Jesus Christ & to ignite a passion for the just & merciful reign of God on the southside of Chicago, on the University campus, and across the globe.

Exaltation

Our Chief joy is to magnify the Triune God in all of life with awe and celebration. We assemble to receive both his Word in relevant, Christ-exalting messages, and His sacraments. We exalt Him in song, prayer, generous giving, and testimony

Transformation

Each follower is gifted and empowered by the Spirit to bring life under His sovereign Lordship and build up each other as the Body. Personal transformation within a community of truth spoken in love, prayer, and sacrificial service is the prerequisite for social change.

We believe that belief is important! In particular, belief in what God has revealed in the Scriptures. We stand firmly on the following convictions, and welcome discussion with anyone who disagrees with any of them, for the basis for ultimate unity and understanding each other is not found in ignoring our differences but engaging them in love, with grace and patience, even as God has done for us.

From our denominations website,the Presbyterian Church in America, with additional commentary in italics: