Our Mission:
Our Mission, rooted in the Episcopal tradition,
is to worship God,
to follow Jesus Christ,
to grow together in the Holy Spirit,
and to serve the world.
Our Vision:
Our Vision is to live our values and be healthy,
mission-focused diverse parishes
with innovative, collaborative engagement at all levels.
Our Values: Our Values can be expressed in six basic categories –
Transformation of Lives, Service to Others, Active Participation,
Acceptance & Respect Sharing and Engaging Worship.
Below is a closer look at each set of Values.
Our Mission, rooted in the Episcopal tradition,
is to worship God,
to follow Jesus Christ,
to grow together in the Holy Spirit,
and to serve the world.
Our Vision:
Our Vision is to live our values and be healthy,
mission-focused diverse parishes
with innovative, collaborative engagement at all levels.
Our Values: Our Values can be expressed in six basic categories –
Transformation of Lives, Service to Others, Active Participation,
Acceptance & Respect Sharing and Engaging Worship.
Below is a closer look at each set of Values.
Transformation of Lives
We Value:
Living our baptismal promises, inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Empowering each other on our spiritual journey with Jesus Christ.
Bringing God into our lives through prayer holy communion, meditation, and action.
Faith formation programs for youth and adults.
Building healthy congregations
Service to Others
We Value:
A life of service with those in need, as modeled by Jesus Christ.
Participation in local, national, and international ministries.
Participation in local, national, and international ministries.
Promoting justice for all, especially the voiceless and unheard.
Active Participation
Participation of youth and adults together in the life of the church.
The active involvement of all congregations in the ministries of The Episcopal Church and our Diocese, with the Bishop as our chief pastor.
Coming together regularly for worship, learning, fellowship, and service.
Acceptance & Respect
We Value:
Jesus' commandment that we love one another.
The dignity of every human being.
Celebrating, affirming, and including all persons.
A safe, nurturing environment .
Sharing
We Value:
God's gifts/ grace, and love by being
faithful stewards.
Jesus' example to share abilities, time,
and money beyond ourselves.
Reaching out & accepting all people of faith.
Looking within and beyond our borders to promote reconciliation, acceptance, and respect.
Engaging Worship
We Value:
Inspirational, scripture-based, Christ-centered worship that draws us closer to God.
Sacred traditions and beauty of our historic worship.
Worship as the expression of our spiritual involvement and growth.
We Value:
Living our baptismal promises, inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Empowering each other on our spiritual journey with Jesus Christ.
Bringing God into our lives through prayer holy communion, meditation, and action.
Faith formation programs for youth and adults.
Building healthy congregations
Service to Others
We Value:
A life of service with those in need, as modeled by Jesus Christ.
Participation in local, national, and international ministries.
Participation in local, national, and international ministries.
Promoting justice for all, especially the voiceless and unheard.
Active Participation
Participation of youth and adults together in the life of the church.
The active involvement of all congregations in the ministries of The Episcopal Church and our Diocese, with the Bishop as our chief pastor.
Coming together regularly for worship, learning, fellowship, and service.
Acceptance & Respect
We Value:
Jesus' commandment that we love one another.
The dignity of every human being.
Celebrating, affirming, and including all persons.
A safe, nurturing environment .
Sharing
We Value:
God's gifts/ grace, and love by being
faithful stewards.
Jesus' example to share abilities, time,
and money beyond ourselves.
Reaching out & accepting all people of faith.
Looking within and beyond our borders to promote reconciliation, acceptance, and respect.
Engaging Worship
We Value:
Inspirational, scripture-based, Christ-centered worship that draws us closer to God.
Sacred traditions and beauty of our historic worship.
Worship as the expression of our spiritual involvement and growth.