We are the people of God, called to:

• Preach the good news of Jesus Christ

• Teach God's word; and

• Reach out with grace to everyone

We accomplish this mission by:

• striving to meet the spiritual and physical needs of all of God’s children

• sharing God’s grace with our neighbors

• expanding our awareness of and participation in the ministry of the Church at home and abroad

• providing a wide variety of resources to equip Christian believers for service

• emphasizing the importance of Christian education for the members of the Church

• promoting the fellowship with the Church members and neighboring Christian churches

• increasing the hope and joy that is ours in Jesus Christ, our Lord

For this mission, we shall be guided by the following principles:

• Jesus is Lord

• All are welcome

• Love changes people

• Everyone has something to offer

• The world needs what we have

To this end, we ask God to help us and to challenge us, both now and in the future.

- As amended by Church Council - September 23, 2002