First, is a commitment to the mandate,
 the calling of the Christian faith:
 “Love one another as God has loved you.”
Every decision and ministry that has evolved over the years
here has stemmed from the latter half of that statement,
as a response to the unmerited, unconditional love
and grace of God that embraces all creation. 

 
Second, is the deeply held conviction:
 ..that all people are loved by God  -- 
 and therefore, all human beings deserve to be treated with
 dignity, mercy, forgiveness and compassion.

     Third, we realize that as the people called United
 Methodist Christians living in this place and at this time:
 ..we are to be a part of the
in-breaking of God’s Kingdom.
 This simply means we are committed to seek justice, love,
mercy, and walk humbly with God not just in what we SAY;
but what we DO as individuals and as a community of faith.


 Finally, because of this commitment:
we are bound to serve the whole world.
This means serving not just those who are like-minded
 and share similar faith and value systems.  Because the
love of God we believe is realized in the gift of Jesus Christ,
we, in response to that love, are bound to one another
in his name, following his direct commandments to:
 feed the hungry, clothe the naked,
visit those in prison, and care for, love, teach,
and nurture all of God’s children.


 
We welcome you with joy, and great pride in God’s work here,
which has been accomplished over these last 25 years.
More than anything, we look with eager hope to the future
which God alone has planned for this growing faith family;
all the while knowing that it is God’s vision, not our own,
which gives us purpose, and that God’s Kingdom..
“will come . . . and God’s will be done".