Our Vision Statements

Ratified 7-13-99

We are an Inclusive Charismatic Christian community
Dedicated to sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ through active service.

Grace Inclusive Church is a spiritual community for all people:

• By intentionally seeking out and honoring diversity.
• By taking part in diverse cultural events and celebrations.
• By hosting and sponsoring forums and other events conducive of mutual understanding and respect.
• By employing inclusive language in music, messages and throughout church life.
• By opposing discrimination of any kind, both in Christendom and in the greater society.

Grace Inclusive Church is a Christian congregation both doctrinally and in our manner of worship. We reject the notion that this means we must be a closed spiritual system. We honor all people of faith:

• By openly and honestly sharing our beliefs in love and respect. (What We Believe )
• By participating in various Interdenominational and Interfaith councils and events.
• By association with the Association of Interfaith Ministers to foster dialogue and mutual respect among all peoples of faith.

Grace Inclusive Church ministers to our members and friends:

• By presenting inspiring music and teachings.
• By performing the traditional Sacraments and Rites of the Church, including:
  • The Holy Eucharist or Communion Meal.
  • Baptisms
  • Sunday School (all ages)
  • Ordinations
  • Marriage/Holy Unions
  • Christenings (infant dedications)
  • Funerals
  • Blessings
  • Practice of the various Charismatic gifts
• By stressing the equality of all peoples.
• By building friendships and hosting social activities.
• By providing and supporting diverse ministry opportunities.
• By supporting and encouraging member based projects.
• By providing children's ministries, including drama, choir, public speaking, fun times etc.
• By providing home study and prayer cell groups.
• By providing support groups of various kinds: Including:
  • Women's groups.
  • Men's groups.
  • Children groups.
  • Abuse survivors groups.
  • Senior groups.
  • Differently-Abled groups.
  • 12 step programs.
  • LGBT support groups.
  • Parenting groups.
  • Grief management groups.
  • Others as needed/supported by the members.
• By listening to the members and seeking to meet their needs within a grounded church structure.
• By encouraging leadership and laity to join in a regular day of prayer and fastings.
• By training up and/or ordaining those called by God into the Ministry.
• By empowering spiritually qualified members to plant new churches and missions (Grace Inclusive Fellowships).
• We affirm the Priesthood of All Believers.

Grace Inclusive Church ministers to others:

• By providing and participating in various programs. These projects depend upon the interest and willing participation of our members. Everyone is encouraged to begin or take part in various projects. There is of course no requirement to take part in such activities, but those who do bless both the church and the community at large. Grace Inclusive Church will endorse a wide variety of programs. These may include, and are not limited to:
  • Regular outreach programs including:
    • Sharing God's love through song and drama on the streets, malls etc.
    • Public speaking on the radio, television, newspapers, schools etc.
    • Producing and distributing informational tracts and pamphlets.
    • Participation in diverse cultural events.
  • Homeless shelters.
  • Food pantries and kitchens.
  • Political action groups to defend civil rights, oppose oppression, etc.
  • HIV centers and services such as the Santa Cruz AIDS Project.
  • LGBT community centers and outreaches.
  • Telephone hot lines.
  • Newsletters.
  • Rap groups.
  • Concerts.
  • Meals on Wheels.
  • Hospice programs.
  • Habitat for Humanity.
  • Red Cross.
  • On-line ministries.
• By empowering spiritually qualified members to plant new churches and missions (Grace Inclusive Fellowships).




In Short

We are an Inclusive Charismatic Christian community
Dedicated to sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ through active service.

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