Vision, Values and Mission
At the First Congregational United
Church of Christ, we are dedicated to being a viable, visible, nurturing
and active member or our community. Through our committed staff,
pastor and lay leaders, we shall be welcoming and faithful witness to
God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit in this day and in this community.
We will be recognized for our outstanding worship, children's programs,
family life development, and the place where members of this community
of all faith backgrounds feel welcome. This church is open and
accessible to all in the community and provides for spiritual growth and
Christian fellowship in a welcoming environment.
Our values are thoughtfully and
prayerfully identified as:
Love
- compassionate, belonging, concerned, nurturing, supporting,
comforting, helping, giving, gracious, generous, caring, respectful,
joyful and honesty,
Faith
- knowing, Seeking, Serving, Trusting, and Believing in God, Jesus and
Holy Spirit, waiting upon God and reaching out to help others know God
Commitment
- enduring, persevering, determination, and historical awareness of our
heritage
Fellowship
- humor, laughter, cooperation, harmony
Acceptance
- forgiving, welcoming, embracing, respecting, receiving and recognizing
gladly.
At the First Congregational United
Church of Christ, we shall persevere to earn the love, trust and respect
of our community as we have for over 182 years. We are the "Big
White Church".
