In the meantime, pending the outcome of that mission renewal process, we are re-issuing our existing mission statement, updated in its near term goals section to reflect current priorities.
Further revisions are likely by the completion of the mission study.
The gospel that we share and serve is a message of life and rebirth, love and reconciliation, hope and joy, and peace, justice, and concern for the integrity of creation. We strive to carry out this mission in various ways, acknowledging that in all our efforts we are dependent upon God's grace and the power of the Holy Spirit. We recognize that we exist as the Body of Christ not only when we gather together, but also when we disperse into the world. There we remain the church, with the depth of our commitment to a life in Christ reflected in how we lead our lives in our homes, our families, our communities, and our work. This means nurturing and supporting one another to be ministers of Christ in the world, to witness in word and deed to the transforming power of God's love.