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Deep in our hearts there is a common goal; Deep in our hearts there is a sacred message, Telling Creation that we are one. John Oldham, More Voices Our Statement Of Faith (2005) We are a spirit filled community of faith, gathering in worship, supported through prayer, uniting in our JOURNEYS with Jesus, the child of God: J oyfully celebrating God's love as a friendly and caring church; O ffering gifts, talents and prayers for God's service; U niting our differences in love and hope as we learn and grow together; R ejoicing in music, old and new, our focus on praise; N urturing one another and caring for the needs of God's world; E mbracing God's liberating word to empower our lives; Y earning for God's vision as we journey together in Peace, Joy and Love. S haring the Good News of Jesus Christ with others. Our Mission (2008) – Who we are and what we’re about. We are a Christian faith family worshipping God and offering opportunities for spiritual growth and nurture to all while caring for the needs of God’s people and God’s world. Our Vision – Who we want to be. Our future. We are a Christian faith family worshipping God and offering opportunities for spiritual growth and nurture to all while caring for the needs of God’s people and God’s world. Our Values – What we believe. What makes us unique. We are committed to: Joy ... We celebrate God’s goodness and beauty through friendship, music, prayer and inspiration. Spiritual Growth....We grow in faith, compassion and knowledge. Inclusiveness.... We are a respectful, open, welcoming, friendly and caring family. Justice.... We promote and uphold integrity, honesty and equality. Our Goals – Our major direction. Our priorities. to praise and worship God joyfully to love, honour and respect one another to exercise good stewardship to connect with the community to proclaim justice A New Creed We are not alone, we live in God's world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God's presence, to live with respect in Creation, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God.
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