About First Christian Church
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We are a people of God on a path of freedom, learning and love. We question, think, and listen. We respect other faiths. We welcome new people. We are open to new ideas. We care about our community. We care about creation. We are passionate about making our community and world a better place. We are a people of God who
understand that God is bigger than any concept we have. We can never fully know God, but we can live into the mystery and experience moments of knowing and insight and grace.
think the questions are as important as the answers.
believe faith is a process, a journey that is on-going.
We follow Jesus
who did not start a religion but launched a movement of extravagant, inclusive, and reconciling love.
who did not require belief in specific doctrines, but rather, said, “Come, follow me.”
who said the whole of the law and prophets can be summarized by this, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37-40)
Values and Vision
Core Values:
Genuinely accept, welcome and love everyone as Jesus did.
Connect people to God and to one another.
Cultivate an environment where people grow in faith and discipleship.
Celebrate everyone’s gifts for ministry and encourage people as leaders.
Minister in the community with God’s healing love.
Vision:
First Christian Church Will Be A Community Of Connection:
To God who brings hope and possibility, abundance and grace
To the way of Jesus that brings deeper meaning and purpose
To other people to build positive, life-enhancing relationships
To resources that will promote healing and wholeness in all aspects of life
To other organizations with a similar vision and purpose
