"We gather as a People of God to invite the stranger, welcome the guest, train the disciple, and to send out the apostle in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
To invite the stranger involves sharing the Good News of who we are as Christian evangelists who believe in Christian charity, as well as reaching out to serve those outside of our parish community
To welcome the guest involves helping those who visit us feel truly at home and included as a part of our parish life
To train the disciple involves a complete program of religious education and training to give our members the knowledge, skills, and insight to live out their baptismal vows in truly meaningful ways
To send out the apostle involves creating Christian leaders who will assume responsibility for ministry and mission both in and outside of the parish

The Value Statement sets the boundaries of opportunity in which individuals and groups within the congregation can live out our mission statement.

We believe that worship is at the heart of all that we do. In worship, we unite ourselves with others to praise God, to hear God's Word, to offer prayer, and to celebrate the sacraments.

A commitment to Christian formation for all ages: We believe that hearing and learning God's word through teaching and reflection will enable all our members to live out their Christian faith. We value opportunities for education and spiritual enrichment. It is vitally important to meet seekers of all ages and at any stage in their faith journey.

A commitment to outreach and social justice: We seek to serve others beyond our parish with love and respect. We are committed to mission and outreach. promoting social justice, particularly' in "hands-on" ways that strengthen relationships and transform lives.

A commitment to small groups: We are committed to small-group ministry as an avenue for fellowship, learning and service, where individuals gain a sense of connection and lives are transformed.

A commitment to growth: We are committed to the spiritual growth of individuals as well as the growth of our community of faith. We believe in spreading the good news of Christ our Lord. · We believe in prayer: We are committed to prayer in our daily lives. We believe that the activities and ministries of our church should be guided by prayer.

A commitment to quality: We seek to maintain a high standard in all of our ministries. This will be achieved when all are exercising their God-given spiritual gifts to the best of their abilities.

We believe in good stewardship: We are called to be faithful stewards of the gifts received through God's grace and love. We believe we must practice generosity with our time, talents and treasure as witness to God's many blessings.





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