We are eager to Worship God
- Preach the Word
- Proclaim the life and teachings of Jesus Christ
- Continue the strong tradition of sacred music
- Celebrate the sacraments of baptism and communion regularly
- Encourage youth to participate fully in worship and the life of
the church
We are eager to grow in the understanding of God's Word and will
- Develop the disciplines of study and scripture, prayer, solitude,
fellowship, caring and stewardship, which encourage the discernment
of God's will
We are eager to spread the word and do God's will in our community
and throughout the world
- Minister to the spiritual and physical needs of the poor, the sick,
the lonely, the distressed, the dispossessed and the powerless
- Lead other churches and organizations in providing religious programs
and services in the community
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We are eager to welcome and respect diversity and change in
membership, structure and mission
- Reflect on, review, revise and renew attitudes, structures and plans
to carry our church through the 21st century
- Celebrate the diversity of God's creation
We are eager to serve the denomination as a strong example of a
gathered church
- Continue to send members to share their gifts with the denomination
- Enhance individual and corporate involvement in the governing bodies
of our denomination
We are eager to gladden one another and those around us
- Emphasize fellowship in all we do together and share each other's
joys and sorrows
Rejoice, Give Thanks and Sing! |