Mission Statement

Vision Statement

Worshiping God with joy,
     sustaining one another in a diverse and inclusive fellowship,
          working as Christ's disciples for justice and mercy,
We seek to live God's Word.

Mission Statement

With Christians throughout the ages we affirm God's Word, yet, as people of faith living in an increasingly secular culture, we acknowledge new challenges. As laity and clergy, we need new understandings of our responsibilities to one another. We face enormous social and spiritual needs in our city. We must balance our resources with our ambitions. We believe in the power of God's Word to meet these challenges, and we seek to live that Word together as a congregation and throughout the week in our daily lives.
 

We live God's Word in joyful worship. The worship of God is our central mission as a congregation. We seek to

• preach the Gospel to challenge, educate, and comfort
• sing and play music that inspires the soul and stirs the emotions
• enjoy and preserve an historic landmark where people gather to glorify God
• pray, read the Bible, and praise God throughout the week.

We live God's Word in our diverse and inclusive fellowship. We affirm and extend our identity as a congregation that cherishes diversity as we

• strive to be an inviting, accessible, and welcoming church for all people
• care for one another, sharing our joys, sorrows, and needs
• teach the Gospel to our children, youth, and adults in creative and faithful ways
• redefine the roles of clergy and laity in this congregation
• equip and encourage one another for discipleship in our daily lives.

We live God's Word for justice and mercy. The social and spiritual needs of our world are great, yet we affirm God's great power to heal those in need. Therefore we strive to

• speak out against the causes of oppression, racism, poverty and despair
• reach out in ministries of social justice and compassion in our city and beyond
• work with people of all faiths here and around the world to serve God
• do Christ's work in our daily lives.

We live God's Word in a community that embraces the people of our congregation and extends to our neighbors in this city and to people around the world.

We act in the confidence that God will lead the Church of the Covenant into the future,
increasing our joy in God's presence,
our love for one another,
and our faith in the coming of God's Kingdom.