Dreams

We dream of a church: 

• that has deep roots but no walls 
• that welcomes children 
• that expects and embraces change 
• that throws parties as parables 
• that gathers up the fragments of our lives 
• that is an extension of family 
• that finds God in surprising places 
• that is organic and grassroots 
• that believes the questions are as important as the answers 
• that walks in the footsteps of Christ 
• that sees and serves Christ in the poor 
• that works for peace and lives it 
• that seeks justice and loves the enemy 
• that cares for creation 
• that embraces simplicity 
• that welcomes the stranger 
• that makes eucharist our center and our edge 
• that hears a living word in scripture 
• that offers interactive sermons 
• that welcomes honest lament 
• that celebrates art and beauty 
• that is both ancient and future 
• that is both relevant and resistant 
• that is both traditional and progressive 
• that is unfinished and fluid 
• that takes risks and admits mistakes 
• that will not be held back by fear