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Our Open and Affirming Commitment

All Pilgrims Christian Church is a faith-community
which truly values and celebrates diversity.
Through God’s love and with Christ’s example
we set aside all human barriers and divisions
and invest ourselves in the healing of prejudice, exclusion and hatred.
We are open to, and affirming of, the full participation of all
as equal members in this one body: people of all colors, ages,
economic circumstances, sexual orientations, gender or transgender identities,
physical and mental abilities, education levels and conditions of health.
We consider no commandment to be greater than this:
“We shall love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength
and love our neighbors as we love ourselves.”

Visioning Statement

Core Values

We value relationships:

  1. Spirituality: Our relationship with God
    • We seek to support each other on our spiritual journeys. We seek to follow the example of Christ's teachings.
    • We seek to grow in our relationship with God and ourselves.
    • We appreciate the beauty of creation and each other.
    • Our style of worship is engaging, inspiring and challenging, and filled with joy and laughter.
  2. Community: Our relationship with each other
    • We are open and affirming of all people.
    • We celebrate diversity and seek to become more inclusive.
    • We aim to be known for our gracious hospitality, welcoming all who come through our doors.
    • We seek to be a safe haven, embodying the words "Come as you are. All are welcome."
    • We are a vital church, full of life and fun.
    • We come together for worship, prayer, fellowship, nurture, and service.
    • We seek to grow in our relationships with each other and to build a healthy community.
  3. Outreach: Our relationship with our community, locally and globally.
    • Following the model of Jesus, we are called to play a part in the healing and transformation of our world.
    • We seek to serve our community through a variety of outreach ministries, witnessing for Christ through justice, peace and compassion.
    • We continue to affirm our particular mission to the GLBTQ community.

Mission Statement

Following Christ's example, we welcome all on a spiritual journey.