"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." -JOHN 10:10
We believe that there is more to life. Jesus said that he came to bring us life to the full. This is shaped by the person, mission and message of Jesus Christ, and in the power of His Spirit that gives us all we need to live by his example in the places we work, live and play. We want to be a church that is fully alive and living the Jesus-shaped life.
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbour as yourself. All the Law and Prophets hang on these two commandments." -MATTHEW 22:37-40
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." -MATTHEW 28:19-20
Regardless of where someone is at in their Christian faith, or how old they are, or their life experience, we are on mission to express our love for God and our neighbour and provide opportunities for people to grow in their relationship with Jesus. We believe we are all disciples and we are all called to make disciples.
These are the lenses that we apply to the way we live out our vision and mission.
We desire to be a hospitable place that provides a safe environment for all people to ask questions, wrestle with issues, and make mistakes. (Hebrews 4:16)
We believe that the Holy Spirit empowers us to bring life to the world, a life that is marked by anticipation and hope, a revelling in all things beautiful, and a laughter that is the language of the redeemed. (Acts 13:52)
We understand that the mission of God is found everywhere - in our homes, at work, our schools and neighbourhoods. We are all called to be on mission with and for God. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
We believe that we steward the resources God has given us through a consistent and sacrificial generosity that serves others and displays God's kingdom (1 John 3:16-18)
We see the Christian life as a daily, consistent practice that is developed through teaching, mentorship, and hands-on experiences (Acts 2:42-47; John 15:16) as demonstrated by the life of Jesus.
We believe that community is at its best when it includes all ages and stages of life. We desire to find opportunities where people from every generation can participate in following Jesus together.