About University Friends Church
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University Friends Church welcomes and nurtures people in the love of Christ.
Led by the Holy Spirit, we embrace both the contemplative and active sides of faith, seek to build bridges of peace and understanding and show Christ to the world by living out the Quaker testimonies:
— Simplicity — Peace — Integrity — Community — Equality - Stewardship — Service —
MISSION & VISION STATEMENT
Approved November 6, 2011
Our Mission
We seek to be a Christ-centered Friends meeting composed of a diverse gathering of believers and seekers worshiping and ministering together.
Our Vision
University Friends Church welcomes and nurtures people in the love of Christ. Led by the Holy Spirit, we embrace both the contemplative and active sides of faith, seek to build bridges of peace and understanding, and show Christ to the world by living out the Quaker testimonies.
Our Values
Following Christ:
"Speaks to our Christian commitment and our witness in the larger
landscape of worldwide Christianity."
Arising from the Quakers:
"Speaks to our particular spiritual heritage and our historic
testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality,
service and stewardship."
Focusing on Listening:
"Highlights the contemplative side of our faith as we seek to be
guided by the Holy Spirit in all that we do."
Working for Peace and Social Justice:
"Highlights the socially active side of our faith."
Respecting Individual Journeys:
"Recognizes that we are not all at the same place at the same time in
our spiritual journeys, and sees the importance of allowing each other
room to grow and the freedom to disagree on some points while
always working toward the highest level of unity possible."
