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Mission, Vision & Values

A Vision Team from our church worked diligently over the Summer of 2002 to focus their thoughts and energies on developing new Mission, Vision and Values (MVV) for our church. This MVV shapes our church now and for the near future and we hope inspires us to higher achievements. On September 14, the team came together in a one day retreat to formulate what you see here. On October 20, the congregation reviewed, made one adjustment to add 'change' to 'lives' in the Mission statement and confirmed the proposals. Our MVV represents the heart felt consciousness of our dedicated members and congregants. Following the formulation of our MVV, we addressed the issue of our church name and after examining many possibilities decided that Unity Church of Practical Christianity most represented the MVV. Since the recommended new church name constituted a bylaw change, we approved it at our Annual Membership Meeting in January 2003.

Our Mission is the reason for our existence, our Vision is how we want to fulfill the Mission, an affirmation of what we will be, and our Values are how we will conduct ourselves in pursuit of our Mission.

In addition, we adopted the Statement of Faith - an expression of the Unity Teachings.

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to touch hearts and enhance lives by learning, living and sharing the principles of positive Practical Christianity.

Vision

As a Spiritual Family...

• We are a thriving center of spiritual light in the community,
• We offer life-changing services and classes,
• We have a dynamic children's program,
• We have exciting social programs and activities to enhance and enrich lives,
• We have spiritual ministries and support groups for:
• Singles
• Teens
• Couples
• Families
• We actively participate and serve in the community,
• We are a permission giving church encouraging the use of spiritual gifts in individual ministry in alignment with our Mission Statement.

Values

1. We behold and honor the Christ in each person.
2. We value the power of prayer and meditation.
3. We honor our diversity and celebrate our Unity.
4. We value the spiritual growth and development of children.
5. We value open and honest communication.
6. We value peace and harmony individually and universally.
7. We value the gift of our planet and accept our responsibility for its well-being.

New Church Name

Vision Team recommended Sep. 14, 2002
Board ratified the recommendations Sep. 15, 2002
Confirmed by the congregation Oct. 20, 2002
Approved by the Membership Jan. 19, 2003
Minor Modifications Approved July 31, 2005