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As members of Siloam United Church, we seek to fulfill our mission in God's world.

We are guided by five Core Values that we strive to live by in our daily lives.

 

SPIRITUAL INTEGRITY The presence of God is within our midst. We are not alone in our journey.

Our faith and beliefs, as stated in the new creed of the United Church of Canada, guide our choices, activities and relationships with others.

We value our Christian heritage, while embracing change to ensure our mission continues to be relevant in today's world.

We value the search for spiritual truth and carry it forward with integrity.

We take personal risks in our journey to understand our relationship with God.

We acknowledge and welcome diversity in interpretation of scripture, and encourage dialogue among those holding differing opinions.

 

 
INCLUSIVENESS We are a multigenerational church family that provides programming and worship opportunities for all ages.

As a non-judgmental community, we welcome everyone with open arms.

We feel a strong sense of community with other people who worship at Siloam.

We have tolerance for diverse perspectives that exist within a faith community and honour, without necessarily reconciling or resolving, the tensions associated with such diversity.

 

 
OUTREACH Our congregation, and the United Church of Canada, are an important part of the fabric of our community.

We put our faith into action and define who we are when we reach out to help others and support those in need.

We believe that outreach is the glue that holds a community of faith together and defines who we are.

As individuals, and as a faith community, we challenge situations we feel are unjust.

We extend invitations to our neighbours to be part of our diverse community through a ministry of hospitality.

 

 
COMMUNITY We welcome everyone with a warm greeting.

We support others in our faith community in their time of need.

We develop relationships on a personal level by participating actively in a wide range of programs and worship activities.

We recognize and value the contributions made to the life and work of the church.

 

 
STEWARDSHIP We share our time, talents and leadership to enhance worship for ourselves and others.

We commit to supporting our Church financially.

We endeavour to be fiscally responsible.

We believe our faith grows through active involvement in all aspects of church life.

 
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