Identity Statement

as a result of the Interim Workshop 01-24-07
adopted by the Executive Board 05-20-08

  Who Do We Say We Are?  

• We are a congregation of people with strong convictions and courage, a quality that led us to become an Open and Affirming church.
• We are a caring community of members and friends who support each other, welcome newcomers and are open to diverse ideas and opinions.
• We are a church that sees music as a way to express ourselves spiritually in worship and we are fortunate to have an excellent music program.
• We, as members of this church, take seriously the challenge to become financially healthy and to adequately support church programs and outreach.

  We Would Like to Grow...

• In numbers, increasing our membership and the average attendance in worship as well as increasing involvement in the programs and activities of the church.
• Spiritually by expanding the opportunities and programs offered with special attention to programming for children, youth and young adults.
• In recognition in the community, inviting others to join us through publicity, advertising, word of mouth, signage and news articles.
• In fellowship within our community of members and friends, through small group discussions on various topics, social events, and programs that take us off-site.