Mission & Vision Statement
Our Vision and Mission statements are based on our presbytery’s core values. While both our vision and mission statements may change depending on the times and the particular needs of the community, our core values are
timeless.
Believing we, as a community, are called to love and show compassion to the world and one another as Christ does, our work and life together will be based on these core values:
- diversity and inclusion that faithfully mirrors the diversity of God’s creation
- concern for the welfare of others expressed in a dedication to social justice
- trust, generosity and forgiveness that finds expression in our relationships with each other
- gratitude and thankfulness that affirms God’s goodness and abundance
Based on these core values, this is our vision for our presbytery:
The Presbytery of the Coastlands will strive to be faithful disciples of Christ, embodying and bearing witness to God’s inclusive vision for humanity and God’s love for creation.
With this vision in mind, our mission as a community is to:
- Cultivate a welcoming space for diverse members of the presbytery, fostering relationships of trust and mutuality
- Connect, support and nurture spiritual leaders, enabling them to fulfill their calling and actively live out their faith and the gospel
- Support and equip congregations in their ministries and mission so they might advance God’s kingdom in the world
- Build and nurture vibrant and inclusive communities of faith that reflect the diversity of God’s creation and love
- Encourage good stewardship and thoughtful, creative, and joyful worship.
- Grow disciples of Jesus Christ, stimulating in them a heart for bold and courageous acts of justice and compassionate service
- Develop and expand our mission witness through relationships with interfaith and ecumenical partners