1. Honor the person.
- All are welcome regardless of race, culture, or ethnicity; gender,
orientation, or sexual identity; physical,
mental, & emotional abilities; age, socio-economic status,
marital status, personal theologies, etc.
- We respect the worth, gifts, call and abilities of everyone.
- We address issues of justice, peace, and mercy as they affect the lives of others.
- We support and encourage one another towards spiritual maturity.
2. Respect the Journey
- The Christian scriptures are our primary guide;
however, we respect other spiritual writings.
- We are ecumenical in regards to differing theologies.
- We are open to inter-faith dialogue.
- We are eclectic in worship styles and spiritual disciplines.
- We honor and encourage responsible freedom of conscience.
3. Trust the Spirit
- We are called to continually discern the leading of the Spirit.
- We understand tradition, history, doctrines, reason, etc. to be mile markers, not destinations.
- We believe God brings Light to the darkest of situations.
- We affirm that God is still speaking; therefore we must be open to new insights and understandings.
