Loving God we speak now with one voice to reaffirm the values and the actions that have defined our congregation in its effort to live out its faith and ministry here in Yorkville, Illinois.
• We value an open, welcoming Church environment and acknowledge this as an opportunity for ongoing emphasis.
• We value ministry to persons in times of hardship whose needs may be emotional, spiritual, physical or financial.
• We value the spiritual nurturing of our children and young adults and dedicate ourselves to passing on our Christian faith through Christian education, experiences and example.
• We value our responsibility to identify and respond to Local, National and Worldwide needs in a giving and Christian manner.
• We value our time of fellowship and breaking bread together and recognize its vital role in our social and spiritual growth.
• We value the gift of music and song as an integral part of our worship experience and an expression and proclamation of our faith.
• We value our responsibility to be good stewards of the earth and environment that God has entrusted to us.
• We value the need for direct, open communications and transparency of our actions. And, we recognize the need for parity in our expectations of one another.
• We value the Bible as Holy Scripture and as a guide for our individual Faith Journeys and Spiritual guidance and encourage thoughtful interpretation as we seek to apply it to our lives.
• We value our local church autonomy.