God is patient; God is kind; God is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. God does not insist on God’s own way; God is not irritable or resentful; God does not rejoice in wrongdoing but instead rejoices in the truth. God bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. (1 John 4:7-16 and 1st Corinthians 13)

We believe that God wants us all to become self-actualized to be the best we were created to be.

Jesus is the great physician who did not convert others; neither do we. We share our faith and invite others to church as an outflow of love and as an expression of who we are. We do not condemn people or other expressions of loving worship.

As Jesus celebrated all people, so do we.

The Holy Spirit serves as our Comforter, our Guide, and our Advocate. 

We believe in Original Blessing, that God created all humans and called them very good (Genesis 1). Furthermore, “God has shown me that I should not call anyone impure or unclean” (Acts 10:28).

Being human is messy; we embrace the mess.

We are a faith community committed to the health of the whole person (body, mind, and soul) by acknowledging each other’s vulnerability and by caring for each other.

We are a relational church. We are a family in relationship with each other. We don’t have to agree in order to worship together, to eat dinner together, and to love one another.

To participate in our church, you are not required to conform to or adhere to a set of doctrinal beliefs. Your freedom of thought is welcomed here.

Our community and leadership opportunities are open to women, men, and non-binary people; those of different sexual orientations and genders; people with differing beliefs; those of different races, ethnicities, and ages; and conservatives, liberals, independents, and libertarians.

The Bible is a God-inspired library of books offering different human perspectives on how God interacts with the world and brings salvation to each of us.

We are saved not because we have faith in Jesus Christ, but because Jesus Christ has faith in us.

Being saved is a journey, not an event.

Your doubts and questions are celebrated here.

We do not impose “answers” on anyone.

Our faith and beliefs are founded upon and revealed in Scripture, illuminated by our traditions, made alive through our personal experiences, and confirmed by our reason.  

To respect and care for each other, we strive to create a healthy environment, working to protect against destructive behavior while operating with loving kindness. Destructive behaviors such as bullying, harassment (sexual or otherwise), prejudicial discrimination, authoritarianism, abuse, and double standards should not be tolerated.

We encourage those who experience or witness such behavior or any behavior inconsistent with our guiding principles and values to not remain silent but to address it in accordance with our guidelines.

Progressive theology is an approach to faith that emphasizes openness, inclusivity, and a commitment to social justice and compassionate action. Rooted in Christian tradition but often open to interfaith perspectives, progressive theology questions and reinterprets long-held beliefs in light of contemporary issues, scientific understandings, and evolving social contexts. It often centers on the idea that faith should be transformative, not just in individual lives but also in society. While the word "progressive" carries political overtones, progressive theology is not political  by design.

Core characteristics of progressive theology include:

Inclusivity: Welcoming people of all backgrounds, including varied races, sexual orientations, gender identities, economic statuses, and abilities. Progressive theology affirms that all people are beloved by God and worthy of full inclusion in worship, leadership, and community life.

Questioning and Reinterpretation: Encouraging critical thinking, progressive theology invites believers to question traditional doctrines and interpret scripture in ways that resonate with modern values. This approach often involves re-examining difficult or oppressive teachings and understanding the Bible as a dynamic text.

Focus on Justice and Compassion: Progressive theology sees faith as a call to action on behalf of the marginalized and oppressed. Many progressive Christians are engaged in social justice work, advocating for racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, climate justice, economic equity, and more.

Commitment to Interfaith Dialogue: Rather than viewing other religions as adversarial or inferior, progressive theology encourages respect, understanding, and cooperation among different faith traditions, believing that truth and insight can be found beyond one’s own religion.

Evolution of Belief: Progressive theology views faith as a journey rather than a destination. It embraces the idea that belief systems can evolve and grow over time, allowing for a continually deepening understanding of God and humanity’s relationship to the divine.

Science and Faith: Progressive theology generally supports the integration of scientific findings with spiritual beliefs, affirming that faith and science can coexist and enrich each other.

Progressive theology aims to create a faith that is relevant and meaningful for today’s world, honoring tradition while responding compassionately and thoughtfully to contemporary issues. It seeks to build a faith community where questions are valued, justice is pursued, and all are embraced.