Parish Covenant

We practice self-awareness and intentional listening in order to better understand each other. We learn more about ourselves when we truly hear others and listen to different perspectives. We are attentive to the movement of the spirit in ourselves and others.

We accept that there is an opportunity for plenty of growth within ourselves. We acknowledge that we are flawed, and accept and extend God’s grace.

We respect the values, needs, and convictions in one another by acknowledging Christ in the other which manifests in a generous and forgiving spirit towards each other’s failings.

We speak to each other from a place of respect, love, and truth. We honor confidentiality, and speak directly to one another rather than involving a third party.

We choose to welcome with curiosity every person and inquire about and nurture their well-being without judgement.

We value one another and being together as a community, therefore we gather often to deepen our relationships.

We choose to share our gifts and our resources (attention, creative energy, skills, and money) for the benefit of our congregation and the community, responding to their needs, both physical and spiritual.  

We believe in accountability:  taking ownership and accepting responsibility for what we do from beginning to end (and everything that may fall in between). We take ownership of what we think and say by using “I” statements.

We practice full, open, honest, and loving communication with all people. We value transparency in everything we do and say as a church.

While we value our past, we believe the only way forward is to look to the future. We strive to find new ways to improve ourselves, our church, and our community so that we can adapt to our ever changing world.

We choose to be proactive instead of reactive by addressing issues when they arise.

We offer mercy and forgiveness not just to others, but to ourselves. We strive for reconciliation and understanding between ourselves when disagreements arise and people are hurting.