OUR VALUES

VALUES

Anti-Capitalist

We believe that poverty and economic class today are not ordained by God or by some kind of natural order, but are established by the exploitation that comes from the machinations of capitalism which can be overturned through the material and spiritual liberation taught by Jesus Christ.

(Luke 4:16-19; James 5:2-6)

Anti-Racism

We believe that racism is anti-Christ and that Christ calls us more than simply being “not-racist.” Rather we believe that we must be committed to the active dismantling of hatred, bias, systemic racism, and the oppression of specific minority groups in Walker County.

(Ephesians 2:14; Revelation 7:9-10)

Solidarity Not Charity

We believe that solidarity, rather than charity, most accurately reflects the Kingdom of God. Charity is top-down aid that only addresses the symptoms of the issues present in our community while solidarity seeks to change the systemic problems from which the symptoms arise through horizontal acts of love and mutual aid.

(Acts 2:44-45; 1 Corinthians 12:12)

Open And Affirming

We wholeheartedly celebrate people of every gender expression, sexuality, religion, and race as being made fully in the image of God - just as they are.

(Galatians 3:28)

Transformational Way of Jesus

We are rooted in a very spacious Christian theology and seek to accompany folks on their spiritual journey wherever they are - we are not trying to convert anyone.

(1 John 4:16)

Peacemaking & Justice

We seek ways to actively be good news by not being apathetic to the injustice in our community, and posturing ourselves to labor for reconciliation and healing in Walker County.

(Luke 10:27)

Curiosity / Mystery

We believe in dialogue, the interplay of faith and doubt, the importance of asking questions, openness to the mystery of God and movement of the Spirit. Because we know that we do not have it all figured out.

(Matthew 7:7-8; 1 John 4:18)

Well Being

We care about the’ entire well-being: social, emotional, spiritual, physical, and intellectual of those in our community by embodying a holistic approach that is not exclusively focused on religion or spirituality.

(John 10:10)

Collaboration

We will seek to partner with a variety of people and organizations that share our values in an effort to create something meaningful and positive for the people of Walker County.

(Romans 12:4-5)