Purpose, Vision and Mission
What drives us - Purpose:
To bring about the Reign of the Love of God in all places for all of Creation.
What we hope for - Vision:
Through the teachings of Jesus Christ and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we become a spiritual home that is safe, nurturing, and welcoming.
We envision a Spiritual home, as a Church and followers of Jesus Christ, where all people regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, nationality, mental or physical ability, family status, economic or any other cultural definition that limits inclusion, can fully participate in all aspects of our shared life and ministry:
- Feel safe
- Nurture their well-being
- Work for justice together
- Encouraged to live with respect to Creation, honouring all life, and heritage of the Land.
- Encounter God’s presence.
What we do - Mission
We will:
- Welcome strangers
- Act with respect and love towards others.
- Respond to injustice
- Minimize the impact of our living on Creation.
- Seek an ever-deeper connection with God through the teachings of Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
- Creatively worship God.
- Learn together to deepen our understanding
WHAT WE DO AND SAY
- We host and support Community Groups
- We worship God
- We take the teachings of Jesus seriously
- We love each other
- We advocate for positive social change in the world
- We offer spiritual healing using Healing Touch and other healing methods
- We welcome cultural diversity
- Make yourself at home because this is your home.
- In reference to the scriptural stories we often say: I don't know if it happened this way or not but I know it is true.
ABOUT OUR FAITH COMMUNITY
- Authentic Christian Community
- Committed to social justice
- Seeking a deeper true spirituality
- Welcoming the LGBTQ2S+ community
- Taking the Bible seriously but not literally.
- Committed to journey with the Divine
- Hosting the Community in multiple ways
- Working together to find meaning in our lives
- Partnering with downtown businesses for a vital downtown.