WE VALUE:

• the experience of God in our lives, made known to us in Jesus the Christ.
• faith development and Christian education as a life-long transformational process.
• the church as a caring community, providing places of connection for all people.
• the development of meaningful relationships within this caring community.
• music as a vital expression of faith.
• the ministries of service and outreach.
• hospitality and treating all people with respect.
• sharing those gifts entrusted to us with glad and generous hearts.
• compassion as an expression of Christian discipleship.
• joy and humor as experiences of Christian community.
• commitment to social justice and peace.

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WE BELIEVE:

• that we are called to become disciples of Jesus the Christ, following his example as the model for our ministries.
• that the Bible is a testament to faith; its Truth transcends literal interpretation.
• that God is present at all times, and we choose to respond to that presence.
• that we experience God's presence in prayer, in praise, in service to others, in word, in inspiration.
• that one way God's presence is made known to us is through people, often in acts of compassionate care.
• that God is love, bringing justice and grace, peace and reconciliation, to individuals and communities.
• that God gives every person gifts for contributing to the mission of the church.
• that this congregation is called to be a welcoming and accepting community, where ones gifts are identified, confirmed, and developed.
• that the work of the Holy Spirit is life-giving and life-sustaining.
• that music glorifies God and gives nurture and expression to the soul.

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