We promise to be women of unity and reconciliation
by:
witnessing
with others to our belief in a loving God
discerning
and grappling with the dynamic, ever-changing,
systemic and critical needs of our world
collaborating
with our co-ministers to develop mutually the
knowledge and skills of unity and reconciliation
living
in right relationship with each other, our
neighbors, and the whole community of life
investing
in our own formal education and on-going development
engaging
in intentional experiences that strengthen
our commitment to prayer, community, and ministry
We promise to stand with people who are poor
by:
seeking
out and addressing critical needs, particularly
in those places where our presence could make
a difference
realigning
our attitudes, actions and resources in accord
with Gospel values
committing
the gift of ourselves and our Congregational
resources
working
with others to alleviate conditions of poverty
and oppression
We promise to promote ecological justice
by:
living
and modeling our reverence for the interconnectedness
of all creation
restoring
right relationships in order to advance the
global community of life
educating
and advocating for the sustainability of our
planet
devoting
resources to improve the quality of life in
our global community
working
with others to promote equitable access to
Earth’s resources