This January we are exploring our Core Values. We want to both identify some key practices and positions that are foundational to who we are and to instill some shared language to help us better articulate who we want to be as a church. We believe that, when coupled with the Vision that we shared in September of 2022 and the Mission that we explored in November 2022, we can better “follow Jesus together in all of life”.

As we explore our Core Values in our gathered worship this January, we will be looking at some passages of scripture that point us to these values. We invite in you to consider these passages in personal worship at home.

Each week consists of six readings. You are welcome to read and reflect on these passages in the way that best helps you connect with Christ; however, we invite you consider meditating on these passages by using an ancient practice called Lectio Divina. In this slow way of reading scripture, you will move the following four movements:

Read: Read the scripture passage slowly. Notice which words or phrases catch your attention.
Meditate: Read the passage again, focusing on the parts that stood out in your first reading. Consider what God might be trying to show or tell you.
Pray: Read the passage a third time. Tell God the thoughts or questions the passage has sparked in you and invite God to speak.
Contemplate: Sit quietly in God’s presence and rest in God’s deep love for you.