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Statements of Mission and Values

St. Mary's Mission Statement

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 St. Mary's Mission is to create an engaged faith community that practices the ministry of Christ-- hospitality, worship and service--responsive to the needs of God's people in the times and culture in which we live.   read more »

Our Value Statement

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  • We value our people, who together form a caring community that enjoys fellowship, friendship, and challenge.
  • We value our Anglo-Catholic tradition for its beauty, teaching, humanity and continuity with the past.
  • We value knowledge, character, and compassion in our clergy. We value the open minds and open hearts with which they minister to us and foster our ministry with each other.
  • We value our spiritual quest, through which we strive continually for a closer relationship with God and a deeper understanding of God's will for us and the world around us.
  • We value our ministry with children, through which we respect their particular gifts and contributions to our life as a community.
  • We value St. Mary's, our place of worship and community, for its beauty, peace and inspiration.
  • We value our outreach activities, sharing our time, talent and treasure to serve others with compassion and to promote justice.
  • We value diversity and strive to proactively seek more diversity in our membership.
  • We value music as a means to spiritual enrichment for people of all ages. We especially enjoy a wide range of musical styles and vocal and instrumental arrangements that serve to complement and enhance our liturgy.