We seek to extravagantly welcome all people to participate in our outreach and mission, education, worship, and fellowship. That means a clear, public welcome to those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender. That means embracing people of other faiths or no faith. That also means reaching out to those of limited financial resources; it means welcoming children and welcoming those with special challenges; it means welcoming those who speak other languages and those who have a different cultural background. Being inclusive means that we don’t just say we want to be diverse, but that we strive towards diversity and welcome difference in thought, appearance, culture, language, and religious practice. 

We seek to identify the needs of our community, and not just what we want/need to do. It means identifying the problems and challenges around us and what people are struggling with. It means assessing what good we can do as people and as a congregation, and also what our limits are. We partner with others who share our passion for social action and want to make the world a better place for all. 

We won’t shove a certain ideology or theology down your throat. It means that we don’t believe that we “know “everything about the Bible, faith, or Christianity. Remaining open means that we are still learning, still seeking, still understanding. And yes, this creates challenges. We worship, learn, and serve next to others who don’t think like we do. We interpret the Bible differently. Some of us come from Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, Evangelical, Episcopalian, Atheist, Agnostic, Jewish, or Hindu backgrounds. But that’s the point. We believe that we all benefit from the interaction with others who think differently about faith and spiritual practice. This enhances everyone’s experience!