What We Believe

Mission
The members of Eden Church worship God and strive to follow Christ’s example by welcoming all, seeking God’s wisdom, growing spiritually, caring for each other, enriching our neighborhood, and sharing the good news of God’s creative and unfolding work in the world.

Vision
The vision of Eden Church is to grow in spirit, fellowship, and number by offering many opportunities for spiritual growth; by becoming a more culturally diverse congregation; by strengthening our capacity to serve our neighbors, by caring for each other as Christ cares for us; by inviting others to be a part of our community of faith; and by working to transform individual lives and our community through the power of God’s love in human action.

Values
In order to fulfill our mission and realize our vision, Eden Church strives to embrace and express the following core values:

• Worship and spiritual practices that are both traditional and contemporary
• Religious education for all that is grounded in a progressive theology
• Caring relationships that honor differences and foster unity and growth
• Enriching experiences for children and youth in our church and community
• Programs and partnerships that serve those in need while addressing the root causes of social problems