MPC departed from its long-time denomination, the Presbyterian Church/USA, in 2016 to join The Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO). This move came as a result of a discernment process in which the majority of the congregation agreed that ECO was a better match for MPC's Bible-based and Christ-centered theology, ethics and mission.
We very much value being connected with our larger denominational body. This provides us with relational support, structures of accountability, and shared beliefs about the authority of Scripture, the person and work of Jesus Christ, the Holy Trinity, Christ's atoning death on the cross, and a commitment to evangelism. This also includers our convictions about egalitarian leadership in our church, as the Holy Spirit gifts men and women to lead Christ's body through teams.