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Our Diocesan Vision


    

Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan
    
Our Mission
         
Our mission, rooted in the Episcopal tradition, is to worship God,
to follow Jesus Christ, to grow together in the Holy Spirit, and to serve the world.
     
Our Vision
      
Our vision is to live our values and be healthy, mission-focused
diverse parishes with innovative, collaborative engagement at all levels.
     
Our Values
Transformation of Lives
  
We Value:

+ Living our baptismal promises, inspired by the Holy Spirit.

+ Empowering each other on our spiritual journey with Jesus Christ.

+ Bringing God into our lives through prayer holy communion, meditation, and action.

+ Faith formation programs for youth and adults.

+ Building healthy congregations.

     
Service to Others 
  
We Value:

+ A life of service with those in need, as modeled by Jesus Christ.

+ Participation in local, national, and international ministries.

+ Participation in local, national, and international ministries.

+ Promoting justice for all, especially the voiceless and unheard.

      
Active Participation
    

We Value:

+  Participation of youth and adults together in the life of the church.

+ The active involvement of all congregations in the ministries of  The Episcopal Church and our Diocese, with the Bishop as our chief pastor.

+ Coming together regularly for worship,  learning, fellowship, and service.

Acceptance & Respect
 
We Value:

+ Jesus' commandment that we love one another

+ The dignity of every human being.

+ Celebrating, affirming, and including all persons.

+ A safe, nurturing environment .

    
Sharing
  
We Value:

+ God's gifts/ grace, and love by being faithful stewards.

+ Jesus' example to share abilities, time, and money beyond ourselves.

+ Reaching out and accepting all people of faith.

+ Looking within and beyond our borders to promote reconciliation, acceptance, and respect.

  
Engaging Worship
  
We Value:

+ Inspirational, scripture-based, Christ-centered worship that draws us closer to God.

+ Sacred traditions and beauty of our historic worship.

+ Worship as the expression of our spiritual involvement and growth.

  


Click here to download the .pdf file of the Vision Statement

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome

to the

Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan

We are comprised of 15,000 communicants in 60 communities of faith, including 4 seasonal chapels,on the west side of Michigan stretching from the Straits of Mackinac to the Indiana border.  We are members of the 5th Province of the Episcopal Church in the greater Anglican Communion.

 

 

 


 

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