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Objectives and goals
To be a boldly incarnational, embracing, and diverse community of worship, in a way that radiates the spirit of Jesus Christ, so that we serve one another and the greater community.
We are a loving and supportive Christian community, aware of the diversity and needs of all individuals who make up God's people, always encouraging reverent and joyful worship of God and making the love and power of Jesus Christ known to all who have been created by God's Divine Wisdom.
(Bringing the community together, Unifying the
community, and Presence within the greater community)
- Better use of present facilities and ongoing dialog regarding liturgical environment
- Consider larger/newer facilities
(Desire to be a spiritual hub, a community hub, a cultural
hub, and an ecumenical hub)
- Reaching out to the Hispanic population
- Reaching out to shut-ins
- Reaching out to GLBT community
- Reaching out to children and teens
- Reaching out to the Buddhist community
- Reaching out to the handicapped
- Reaching out to alienated believers
- Reaching out to the recovery community
- Making our space available to other faith communities
- Greeters at our services
- Transportation for those unable to get to us
- Music, drama, poetry, art, lectures
- Ministry trainings for our members
- Bible studies and other gatherings in addition to Sundays
- Communications ministry
- Podcasts of our Sunday gatherings/homilies
- Greater involvement in our local community
- Incorporate
- Secretarial/Administrative assistance
- Establishment of a building fund
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Our slogan declaring that All are welcome is more than just a bunch of nice words. It’s our vocation as followers of Jesus Christ, who commanded us to love and who forbid us to judge anyone, ever.
The welcome we offer will not be without cost because there are many people who believe that the message of Jesus, the love of God, and even God’s Church are only for a certain group of the “right kind” of people, implying that there is no room for the “wrong kind” of people. The Gospels do not support such an attitude.
In any case, if we are doing what Jesus did, how can we expect better treatment than he received? Our only guarantee is the love of God as we strive to do what is right and just and loving, to the best of our abilities, accepting whatever comes of it, and leaving the rest to God, who judges justly.
So if anyone asks you why Saint Philip’s welcomes everyone, you might ask them why they don’t. That’s what Jesus would do.
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