The belief that forgiveness is the center of the Christian Church on earth. Here it is treasured, given, shared, and proclaimed. Forgiveness is centered in the Word and promise of God, achieved for us on the cross, and assured to us by the empty tomb. Our goal as a church is to respond to every scriptural authentic need of the people whom Christ came to redeem. All the people of the parish are responsible for the leadership of the congregation and for full supervision of the congregation's ministry.
Congregational leadership acts through inspiration, information and involvement.
Pastors are called by the congregation for service in the Office of the Ministry. The church staff is responsible for the identification of skills among our members, matching those skills to congregational needs while providing for such further training as may be required. There is a natural and normal diversity of gifts, insights, perspectives, and abilities within the congregation which needs to be recognized, treasured, protected and used. All members need to involve themselves in the mission of the church, normally through this parish, by proportionate giving of time and money. Ours is a large church, made so by God's intent.