This past weekend the Christ Church congregation gathered to vision for our future. Here are some of the results of our work together.
CHRIST CHURCH VALUES
- Integrity (walk the talk)
- Progressive Thinking (aspiring, not liberal)
- Christian Church (value the Christian tradition; individuals are able to define what that means for them)
- Openness to Growth (as congregation & individuals)
- Empowerment of Children & Youth
- Sacraments, Silence, Worship, & Music
- Sense of Community (unconditional belonging & acceptance; caring for each other)
- Inclusiveness
- Knowledge
- Outreach
- Food
- Fellowship
- Questions (more than answers)
- Financial Integrity
- Boundaries (but not walls)
- Safe Sanctuary
- Diversity
CHRIST CHURCH VISIONS
Valuing Questions
- We will honor your questions and support you as together we search for answers.
Progressive Thinking
- We will become the epicenter of this neighborhood.
Worship
- We will expand worship to encompass additional services, locales, & worship styles.
Community
- We will nurture a "Cheers" type of atmosphere ("where everybody knows your name").
Fellowship
- We will form an embracing community of faith based on deep interactions.
Inclusiveness
- We will welcome you with open arms and encourage you to share what's inside of you.
Empowerment of Children & Youth
- We will nurture social action for youth to create a safe space, get non-traditional tools to understand their faith journey, and include youth in the sanctuary and church life.
Christian Church
- We will show the relevance of Christian traditions but provide something attendees can't get elsewhere.
Social Justice (Inclusiveness)
- We will affirm the matrimony of all people.
