Monday, October 29, 2007

OUR CORE VALUES

Our core identity grows from the basic belief that God desires a community of people on a journey of faith who love God supremely and who love one another as Christ loves them.

Because of this:

  • We strive to be an authentic and loving community where “masks” are not required for acceptance and inclusion.
  • We embrace diversity as we embrace each other, honoring the richness of God’s creation and human experience.
  • We recognize the need for ongoing change in a dynamic community, seeking innovative ways to connect with each other and with our culture.
  • We express our love for God and others through personal service and faithful sharing of our resources for the benefit of others both locally and globally.
  • We trust each other as gifted and responsible members of Christ’s body who share in the ministry, worship and decision-making of the community of faith.
  • We value mystery and questioning as we seek meaning through lifelong learning.

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