Our Mission and Covenant
The Mission of First Parish Church:
We are a faith community, led by the Holy Spirit and gathered to worship, learn and grow in Christ. We are committed to:
We know that God is still speaking and we joyfully invite you to join us as we listen for God’s message of peace, justice, and reconciliation.
The Covenant of First Parish Church:
We Covenant with one another to seek and respond to the Word and will of God. We purpose to walk together in the ways of the Lord, made known and to be made known to us. We hold it to be the mission of the Church to witness the gospel of Jesus Christ in all the world, while worshiping God and striving for truth, justice and peace. As did our forbears, we depend on the Holy Spirit to lead and empower us. We pray for the coming of the Kingdom of God and we look with faith toward the triumph of righteousness and eternal life.
We are a faith community, led by the Holy Spirit and gathered to worship, learn and grow in Christ. We are committed to:
- Serving God by serving others in our community, nation and world
- Providing worship, music and educational experiences that are meaningful to all generations and ages
- Seeking unity as we embrace tradition and innovation
- Celebrating our diversities as we support one another in both challenging and bountiful times
- Bringing our faith to bear on our daily lives
We know that God is still speaking and we joyfully invite you to join us as we listen for God’s message of peace, justice, and reconciliation.
The Covenant of First Parish Church:
We Covenant with one another to seek and respond to the Word and will of God. We purpose to walk together in the ways of the Lord, made known and to be made known to us. We hold it to be the mission of the Church to witness the gospel of Jesus Christ in all the world, while worshiping God and striving for truth, justice and peace. As did our forbears, we depend on the Holy Spirit to lead and empower us. We pray for the coming of the Kingdom of God and we look with faith toward the triumph of righteousness and eternal life.
