Purpose, Vision and Mission
What drives us - Purpose:
To bring about the Reign of the Love of God in all places for all of Creation.
What we hope for - Vision:
Through the teachings of Jesus Christ and the guidance of the Holy Spirit we become a spiritual home, safe, nurturing and welcoming.
We envision a Spiritual home, as a church and followers of Jesus Christ, where all people regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, nationality, mental or physical ability, family status, economic or any other cultural definition that limits inclusion can fully participate in all aspects of our shared life and ministry ·
- feel safe
- find that their wellbeing is nurtured.·
- Together can work for justice·
- Are encouraged to live with respect to Creation, honouring all life, and the heritage of land.
- can encounter God’s presence.
What we do - Mission
We will:
- Welcome strangers
- act with respect and love towards others.
- respond to injustice
- minimize the impact of our living on Creation.
- seek an ever-deeper connection with God, through the teachings of Jesus, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
- creatively worship God.
- learn together to deepen our understanding.
WHAT WE DO AND SAY
- We host and support community groups
- We worship God
- We take seriously the teachings of Jesus.
- We love each other.
- We advocate for positive social change in the world.
- We offer spiritual healing using Healing Touch and other healing methods.
- We welcome cultural diversity.
- Not just make yourself at home but this is your home.
- In reference to the scriptural stories we often say: I don't know if it happen this way or not but I know it is true.
ABOUT OUR FAITH COMMUNITY
- Authentic Christian community
- Committed to social justice
- Seeking a deeper true spirituality
- Welcoming of the LGBTQ2S+ community
- Taking the Bible seriously but not literally.
- Committed to journey with the Divine
- Hosting the community in multiple ways
- Working together to find meaning in our lives
- Partnering with the Downtown businesses for a vital Downtown.