Our Covenant
We accept as the guiding principles of our lives and conduct the teachings of Jesus Christ, who, when asked what the greatest commandment was, said, 'Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. And the second is like unto this: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.'
We believe in a church that shall work in Christian unity, in harmony with Christ's prayer, 'That they all may be one,' a church whose only label is Christian and whose only head is Christ.
'It takes more than food: serving love to feed the hearts, mind and spirit of the community.' (Rev 31 Jan 21)
Answering God's call to continue Christ’s ministry today, we believe that true service extends beyond meeting physical needs. Our mission is to nourish the hearts, minds, and spirits of our community by serving with love, compassion, and dedication, embodying the holistic care that Christ demonstrated in His ministry.
Our Mission
GPC Bedrock Beliefs
We believe fellowship is an expression of God’s love for us and our love for each other. We demonstrate this reflection of God’s love through the practices of being and working together, service to our community, and acts of compassion and forgiveness.
We believe God creates everything. God created us, lives in us, strengthens, and sustains us.
We believe God sent Jesus to teach and guide us in our daily lives and we honor each individual’s personal relationship with Jesus.
We believe prayer is a conversation with God. Prayer inspires, transforms, and heals us through inspirational thoughts, comforting words, music, and expressions of faith.
We believe God’s presence is reflected everywhere and in everything; in the power, majesty, and beauty of nature, and in many faith symbols.
We believe that God has many names and can be worshipped in different ways.
Core Values
Spirituality
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We believe that God has many names and can be worshipped in different ways.
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We deeply value spirituality and believe in the power of coming together to enrich our faith. While our spiritual journeys may be diverse, we are united in our commitment to grow in faith and understanding, supporting one another as we explore the many facets of our shared beliefs.
Healthy Relationships
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We respect each other’s unique spiritual journey and what that
means to each person by supporting each other on that journey.
We create opportunities to examine our faiths, serve each other, practice spirituality, and participate in a diverse faith community. In these ways, we learn and grow as individuals and as a people. We are a dynamic faith community.
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We value healthy relationships in all aspects of community life. We foster opportunities to create and strengthen bonds with God, our church family, and the community.
Inclusivity
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We embrace inclusivity as a core value, striving to be a truly welcoming church. No matter who you are or where you are on your life or spiritual journey, you will find acceptance, love, and belonging here
