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Know Him. Make Him known.

We’re a non-denominational, evangelical church in Livonia, New York, gathering to worship, grow in faith, and share the good news of Jesus at home and around the world.

What Sundays are like

To know Him and to make Him known.

Livonia Community Church exists for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a place for the worship of Almighty God, our heavenly Father; to provide for Christian fellowship for those of like precious faith; and to assume our share of responsibility and the privilege of propagating the gospel of Jesus Christ by all available means, both at home and in foreign lands.

Our Guiding Principles

These principles guide our worship, teaching, care for one another, and service.

Scripture Authority

The Holy Scriptures are our ultimate basis of authority for belief and practice.

Expressive Worship

Freedom for expressive worship that allows the Lord to manifest His Presence in every gathering.

Bible Study

Systematic Bible study available for all age groups in the church.

Evangelism & Missions

Promotion for, participation in, and financial and prayer support for evangelism both local and worldwide.

Generous Giving

The practice of anonymously tithing our income for the support of the local church’s leadership and for the continuance and growth of the church’s ministry.

Grace & Love

Maintaining an atmosphere of grace and love to receive all sincere seekers of the Lord, regardless of their background, race, or color, and to minister to their needs according to our ability.

Special Ministries

Providing special ministry for children, youth, singles, widows and widowers, orphans, and any others in categories needing special care according to our ability to do so.

Ministry Discovery

To encourage each member to discover his or her God-given ministry and to have opportunity to be discipled into that ministry.

Unity in Christ

To maintain an openness to the whole Body of Christ, as in the words of John Wesley, “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; and in all things, charity.”

What we believe.

Here is LCC’s statement of faith, with Scripture references for each belief.

  1. The Bible is the inspired, authoritative Word of God.

    2 Peter 1:21

  2. The Godhead consists of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit: Three in One and One in Three.

    2 Corinthians 13:14

  3. Jesus Christ is fully divine; He was born of a virgin, died an atoning death, rose bodily from the dead, and ascended to the right hand of the Father.

    1 Timothy 3:16

  4. Salvation is received through the redeeming blood of Jesus Christ.

    Hebrews 9:22

  5. God graciously keeps His people and calls them to a holy walk, not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

    Jude 24; Romans 8:4

  6. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit and the present ministry of the Spirit are active in and through the believer.

    1 Corinthians 12:8–11; Galatians 5:22–23

  7. Divine healing is provided through Christ’s atoning work.

    1 Peter 2:24

  8. Christ will return personally and imminently in power and great glory; He will reign for a thousand years and His dominion is everlasting.

    Acts 1:11; Revelation 20:4; Daniel 7:14

  9. There will be a resurrection of both the saved and the lost: the saved to eternal life and the lost to eternal punishment.

    John 5:28–29; Revelation 20:15

  10. The church is called to evangelistic and missionary zeal, bearing witness to Christ locally and globally.

    Acts 1:8; Mark 16:15–18

  11. Sanctification, holiness, and an overcoming life are God’s design for His church, the Bride of Christ.

    Ephesians 5:25–27

  12. Marriage is a sacred institution established by God, uniting one man and one woman in a lifelong covenant commitment.

    Matthew 19:4–6

  13. Because humanity is created in the image of God, every human life has immeasurable worth and significance in all its stages, from conception to natural death.

    Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:13–14

  14. Baptism is for believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and is to be administered by immersion, bearing witness to the gospel of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection and to the believer’s new life in Him.

    Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4

  15. Communion, when shared by believers, proclaims the saving power of the gospel, affirms Christ’s presence in His church, and anticipates His victorious return.

    1 Corinthians 11:23–26
Pastor Benjamin R. Nickels, lead pastor of Livonia Community Church
Leadership

Pastor Benjamin R. Nickels

Lead Pastor

Pastor Ben serves Livonia Community Church as lead pastor.

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