Mission statement |
Our mission is to be an inclusive church, welcoming people of faith
and doubt, committed to an open-minded and rational understanding of the
Scriptures, seeking to serve our community by revealing the God
who is love as demonstrated in the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth, in
our worship, message, discussions, relationships, actions and activities.
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The vision of our church is to be:An inclusive and affirming Christian community, welcoming, seeking to learn from, sharing our ideas with, and serving all people in the name of Jesus Christ, irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, economic power, gender, nationality or sexuality.A place where an open-minded and reasoned study of the Scriptures is at the heart of our worship, which has a special focus upon well-prepared and inspiring preaching that supports our faith, gives us encouragement through our doubts, and challenges us to live lives of unconditional love for others and for God. A place of service primarily by providing opportunities in worship and study to enable people to better understand who we are, how we can relate in the best ways with each other, discern meaning and purpose for our lives, and seek opportunities to enrich our communities in practical as well as spiritual ways. We seek to support movements which work for social justice and fair trade. We seek to address the issue of climate change within the context of our understanding of God's purposes for humanity. |