Behavioral Covenant for the Church
Created during the 2012 Walking in the Way sessions
Grounded in our shared belief in God as a congregation, we prayerfully covenant with one another to:
Listen and speak the truth
- Seeking to understand each other with respect and openness
- Speaking directly and honestly to those with whom we have differences
- Making decisions based on facts and not assumptions
Welcome different ideas and perspectives
- Accepting, even celebrating, people’s differences
- Agreeing to disagree at all times without being disagreeable
- Staying open to new ideas and opinions
Work together for the good of the Church
- Actively participating in the life of the Church, grateful for the opportunities it provides
- Sharing as we work together, without a sense of “ownership”
- Welcoming new people and others
Focus on the spirit’s leading
- Remaining loyal to our Church and other members
- Moving forward rather than dwelling in the past
- Being open to change for the betterment of the Church
Express our faith through our actions
- Treating each other with love and empathy
- Randomly complimenting each other and having fun, rather than being critical or judgmental
- Practicing forgiveness