Connecting

We value friendship (connectedness) where people experience:

• Genuine, intimate and authentic relationships.
• Love and acceptance.
• Time together.
• Prayer for one another.
• Practical help in times of need.
• Encouragement and appreciation.
• Servanthood that is prepared to do hard work even though it takes time.
• Support in times of conflict.
• Feeling included regardless of status, gender or race.

 We value family:

We value hospitality that involves:

• Sharing and giving.
• Proactive welcome teams who help people feel included.
• Lounge for newcomers.
• Phone calls for new people.
• People who are fun-loving and enthusiastic in their hospitality.

We value developing friendships with those in the wider community who experience:

• Our genuine commitment, interest and love for them in ways that are relevant.
• Us as friends who share our lives with them.
• Have the opportunity to respond when they attend services.