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We are an
international Christian church with 250,000 members
found in more than 50 nations. Our World
Headquarters, including a Temple dedicated to the
pursuit of peace, is located in Independence, Missouri.
The church was organized in 1830 in New York state. |
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| We proclaim Jesus Christ
and promote communities of joy, hope, love and peace. |
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We believe
that the future belongs to God and that the promise of
God's kingdom shall be fulfilled. We have a vision
of that kingdom where Christ is truly honoured, where
God's will is done on earth, where the hungry are fed,
poverty alleviated, sinners are repentant, and sin is
forgiven. We believe that love is the proper
foundation of our relationship
with others, that opportunity to grow in the likeness of
Christ should be fostered, and that resources of the
world
can be managed to respect and preserve their creation
and purpose. We dream of a time when all evil is
overcome and peace prevails.
We will be
an international community of prophetic vision, faithful
to the Christ, empowered by hope,
spending ourselves courageously in the pursuit of peace
and justice. |
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A community
of people where the gospel of Jesus Christ is the focus
of worship, learning, caring and mission.
An
opportunity for genuine spiritual growth and
relationship with the Holy Spirit.
Local
congregations where deep friendships are established,
individual identities are valued
and where those special needs find security, care and
support.
A faith
community that encourages the ministry of all people
including children and youth..
A global
community with a worldwide mission that values all
cultures
and celebrates the rich diversity of human life.
Meaningful
opportunities to serve Jesus Christ
by helping others and promoting peace.
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| Transformation 2000
"...we are called to a
journey of transformation, to be made new, to claim our
sacred identity as a world-wide family of God dedicated
to the pursuit of peace and reconciliation and healing
of the spirit. We are called to witness with our
very lives to the things we have come to know and even
those things we have not yet seen. We are summoned
into the future not as tourists or visitors but as
builders and creators. We are packed and ready for
the journey. Will you come?"
President W.Grant
McMurray
Elders and Congregational Leaders Conference |
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"We
will become a worldwide church dedicated to the pursuit
of peace,
reconciliation and healing of the spirit." |
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