About Us
Christ United is an interdenominational church founded by the Episcopal and Lutheran Churches, welcoming all people to experience the unconditional love of Jesus Christ.
Christ United is a safe and nurturing environment for change and growth. We honor the diverse spiritual traditions of the Church with an openness to the Spirit and respect for the Word of God. We are committed to grassroots, laity-driven efforts, prayer and support. Christ United acknowledges the value and participation of everyone; young, new and old. We show compassion in efforts to relieve physical and spiritual suffering.
Mission, Vision and Values
Mission Statement
We welcome all people to experience the unconditional love of Jesus Christ.
Vision Statement
We will:
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Celebrate and share the presence of Jesus Christ
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Encourage growth of spiritual gifts through enlightenment, education, and action
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Reach out at every opportunity
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Be flexible with worship and organization
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Support ministry anytime, anywhere by anyone
Value Statements
Christ United:
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Is a safe and nurturing environment for change and growth
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Honors the diverse spiritual traditions of the Church with an openness to the Spirit and respect for the Word of God
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Is committed to grassroots, laity-driven efforts, prayer and support
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Acknowledges the value and participation of everyone
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Is compassionate in efforts to relieve physical and spiritual suffering
Wise Thoughts
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It is okay to change, break, or eliminate some traditions.
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Our Mission, Vision, Value statements are our guiding organizational principles.
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The fewer rules and policies we have, the better.
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We will err on the side of giving permission to innovative ministries, no matter how off-the-wall it may seem at the time.
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It is better to innovate, take risks, make mistakes, and ask for forgiveness than it is to safeguard the status quo.
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As we are comfortable, we will expand the ability to make on-the-spot decisions to everyone trying to live out their spiritual gifts.
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It is better for buildings to be used than for them to be clean.
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It is better to provide ministry than to have money in the bank.
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Ministry should be provided to meet the needs of all ages based on what each age group, inside and outside the church, says will help them grow in their faith.
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We want as few people making decisions and as many people in ministry as possible.
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We will reassign our financial and human resources into those areas that have the most potential for the future health of this congregation.
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We will continue to nurture and support the present membership of the church and continue to reach out to the un-churched.
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The leadership will encourage and support bottom-up innovation, with a team approach.
Organic Ministry
People at Christ United are encouraged to grow spiritual gifts through enlightenment, education and action.
Inclusion
We acknowledge the value and participation of everyone; young, new and old. Adults and children actively participate in worship.
Celebration
We celebrate and share the presence of Jesus Christ through flexible worship and outreach.
Compassion
Christ United is compassionate in efforts to relieve physical and spiritual suffering, such as supplying Empowerment Coats to those without shelter.
