OUR VALUES
Our values are the things that guide our journey. They describe the unique things that make our community what it is. They are our “fingerprint” as a church.
Story
Everyone has a story and that story matters. Your story matters! Our stories have a past that has shaped us. A present that is who we are now. And a future story yet to be told.
Grace
Grace gives others space. Grace offers forgiveness. Grace offers understanding. We offer grace because we have been offered grace. We offer grace because we trust God is always working.
Together
Church is relationships. Church is community. Church is family. Church is finding “your people.” And life is beautiful together!
Risk
We are willing to take risks. We will not play it safe. We will not make decisions based on what will make us the most comfortable. To live a life of faith always means risk or it wouldn’t take faith.
Incarnational
God becomes one of us. God is with us and for us. As followers of Jesus, we respond in kind and join others when they are hurt and wounded. We stand with those facing injustice. We are WITH.
Inclusive
We want to be a safe place of radical welcome. In particular, to those who have been told they are unworthy of love and acceptance. We invite them into full participation in our church. And not in spite of who they are, but because of it.
Questions
There are things we know. Things we think we know. And things we don’t know. Questions and doubts are not a threat. In fact, they are required to grow.
Way of Jesus
Jesus is our center. His life, teaching, death, and resurrection guide all things. Even the way we read scripture. He is our north star. He is what draws us together. And so, we are committed to the WAY of Jesus.