Our Story
Geneva began as a small Bible study on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1967. By God’s grace, and over several decades, we have grown into a flourishing congregation of students, faculty, neighbors, and families.
Our story has formed us. Welcoming students shapes our commitment to hospitality. Connecting the gospel to every area of life gives us a love of learning. Scientists, artists, and musicians open our eyes to the beauty and wonder of creation. All of this finds expression in a historic form of Christian worship shaped by and centered on the gospel.
Our Culture
Geneva is...
Holistic: We seek to serve God in all spheres of life: in our homes and our careers; in academia, industry, and art; in our care for creation; in seeking justice for the oppressed; and in fellowship with one another.
Sacramental: We offer God our worship through a liturgy designed to tell the story and re-enact the drama of God's redeeming love and grace.
Reformed: Our church belongs to the Christian Reformed Church, a vibrant, multi-ethnic denomination. The CRC holds its major beliefs and teachings in common with Christians everywhere, with a focus on: the triune God as our Creator, creation and humanity as good but broken by sin, and Christ as our only Redeemer.
Geneva wholeheartedly embraces the good news of historic Christian faith: that, in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth, God has acted to redeem and restore the cosmos he has created.
We find freedom in embracing robust, historic Christian faith, expressed in three ancient creeds:
And in three historic confessions:
We seek to inhabit our tradition with a spirit of generosity and love for the whole church. To understand more of what this means, read this.
Mission
To engage the university, the city, and the world with Christ’s love and redemption, embody the gospel in our life together, and equip one another for service in Christ’s kingdom.
Vision
To be a flourishing community that loves and follows Jesus by growing in faith, hope, and love for the good of Madison and the world.