In our life together, we are guided by our mission statement:
“Empowering disciples of Jesus for Chattanooga and the world.”
Our mission statement is informed by our six core values:
WORSHIP
We worship God as a community, celebrating the gifts God has given to us.
WELCOME
We welcome all and foster strong connections with each other in the parish.
INCLUSION
We share God’s love for all creation, and make a place in our community for every person.
FORMATION
We strive to grow in our understanding of God, as Christ is formed in us.
SERVICE
We reach out in loving service within and beyond our parish.
TRADITION
We steward our rich tradition, and use it as a foundation for future growth.
We Believe
We believe in one God, revealed to us in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe God lovingly created the world, and calls it good. When our brokenness led us away from God’s purposes for us and for the world, God came in human flesh as Jesus, the Christ, to save us and reunite us with God and each other. We believe that God lives in us still through the power of the Holy Spirit, who continues to teach us how to be God’s people in the world.
We believe that God’s generous love models for us a way to welcome and include all, and so we believe that people of all races, genders, and sexual orientations are welcome in God’s church and at God’s table. We believe the sacraments of grace, including baptism, communion, marriage, and ordination, are available to all.
We believe that we best discern God’s dream for us and for the world when we pray, study, and serve together.