St. Matthew's Vision and Core Values

VISION

A Vibrant, Loving Community, Sharing God’s Abundance

Vibrant:

We are full of life, colorful, energetic, sparkling, inspiring, and stimulating.

Loving:

We reach out, include, encourage, nourish, and remain open and kind.

Community:

All people, and all creation, have a role to play and gifts to give.

Sharing God’s Abundance:

We celebrate the bountiful gifts offered by the creator.

 

CORE VALUES

Compassion

Empathy, grace, unconditional love for all, non-judgmental, care and healing

Trinity

Anchored in God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit

Belonging

All people and all creation, connected, fellowship, a secure safe space, open door

Nourishment

Food, both spiritual and literal

Generosity

Open-hearted, giving, forgiving, providing for all

Joy

Stimulating, contentment, celebratory, light, sometimes silly and fun