Unconditionally Welcoming We reach beyond ourselves, meeting all others wherever they are in their journey, and relate to them as Jesus would. The Spirit’s circle of love creates a community that is a safe place in which to land, especially for those who are unwelcome elsewhere. (Mt 25:40) We seek to be a multi-cultural, multi-racial, gay-and-straight-together church.

Decidedly Christian We are apprentices of Jesus, beloved Word of God and Savior. We practice core discipleship skills of prayer, Bible study, worshiping together, and service. (Mt 28:16-20; Mark 6:7-13) We desire the fruit of the Spirit to be self-evident in us. (Gal 5:22; Mt 7:1) Our apprenticeship to Jesus is the foundation of how North Church operates.

The Bible We value the Bible as divinely inspired, and as the primary teaching text for our life of faith. The biblical text, which becomes the lens through which we interpret our lives and our world, helps us discover meaning in life’s mystery, strength for its challenges, and grace for the journey.

Servant Teamwork We recognize God as Master Potter of our lives, transforming us, and calling us to use our spiritual gifts for humanity’s benefit, and to God’s glory. (Rom 12:1) We establish and maintain healthy and productive relations with others while doing the mission and ministries of the church. We celebrate the diversity of God’s children and the unity that God calls us to in the mission of God’s church. (John 15:12, A New Commandment)

Respect We treat others with respect, as befits beloved children of God, and follow biblical principles in all relationships. We work through our differences in a way that brings honor to God. We hold ourselves mutually accountable to God and one other on the journey of faith. (Mt 5:43-48)