Vision and Values

Vision

At Friedens Church we seek to have a vision for the church that is:

 

Biblical

To be taught and inspired by Holy Scripture.

 

Congregational

The members of the church under the Lordship of Christ are the servant leaders of the church.

 

Ecumenical

Engaging in the rich tradition, history, variety, and practice of the Christian heritage and community.

 

Incarnational

Being the presence of Christ in the world.

 

Inspirational

Living with purpose, passion, and joy through the Holy Spirit of God.

 

Intergenerational

Being church together with all ages and generations.

 

Missional

Being on mission with God for our lives, our church, our community, and our world.

 

Practical

Discovering ways to put faith in action for our lives, our homes, our families, our work, our schools, our communities, and our world.

 

Relational

Developing and strengthening relationships with God and one another.

 

Sacramental

Celebrating the sacredness of the presence of God through outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual divine grace.

 

Spiritual

Living faithful lives that are guided, nurtured, and formed by God's Holy Spirit.

 

Transformational

Having our lives and communities transformed into the image of God.