Our Vision
As an engaged Christian community firmly rooted in the heart of McMinnville, our vision is to put our faith into action and build relationships by:
Listening to Each Other and those in Our Communities
Our key aspirations in this area of ministry are to:
lead our local community in openness to change by employing intentional listening activities;
develop and participate in small groups that focus on deepening relationships;
expand our ministries to elderly and shut-ins with an emphasis on inter-generational communication;
offer unique worship experiences grounded in our theological traditions but welcoming for people of all faith backgrounds.
Striving to Eliminate Homelessness and Food Insecurity
Our key aspirations in this area of ministry are to:
Be a leader in the efforts to address homelessness locally
Reduce food insecurity in specific domestic and global communities
Create temporary shelters in specific local and global communities
Assist specific populations in meeting the basic needs of daily activity
Fostering Learning and the Arts
Our key aspirations in this area of ministry are to:
Focus our energies on fostering inter-generational learning experiences
Sponsor and participate in music and the creative arts
Integrate life-long learning into our way of living the Christian experience
Educate ourselves and others about how to live sustainably