Guiding Principles, Mission and Vision
(Revised 03/17/2010)
Guiding Principles:
1. Our church family wants to be like Christ, loving our neighbors unconditionally;
2. In worship we are open to and trusting of God’s Spirit;
3. We grow in our understanding of the truths of Scripture and knowing that Christ is our greatest joy;
4. We value knowing and responding to our congregation, meeting our changing spiritual, physical, and emotional needs;
5. We value being responsive to our community and more attractive and relevant to those outside the congregation;
6. We are committed to including a diversity of people;
7. The promotion of social justice for all people is part of our congregation’s calling;
8. We value Creation and show concern for the ecology of the planet;
9. We are an ecumenical and connectional church, responsive and responsible to the governing bodies of the PC (USA);
10. We enhance Christian education and worship by fostering music and other arts;
11. We provide Christian education and fellowship for all ages; and
12. We actively nurture spiritual growth in all we do.