Haymarket Church Values
Haymarket Church holds 5 Core Values.These 5 core values shape who we are and help guide our decision making. They help us understand what God is doing in and through Haymarket Church.
- Inclusivity – God’s radically inclusive love is for all people, and all means all.
- Connection – Relationships sustain us in life and help us grow in faith.
- Service – The lives of others should be better because our church exists.
- Children & Youth – Young people are the church of the present, not just the future.
- Meaningful Faith – Faith should be deep enough to last and real enough to impact our lives.
Inclusivity
God’s radically inclusive love is for all people, and all means all.
God’s radically inclusive love is for everyone, therefore all people, in the beautiful diversity God has created, wherever they are in their faith journey, are fully welcomed, affirmed, and invited to be fully engaged in all aspects of our church.
Connection
Relationships sustain us in life and help us grow in faith.
Relationships sustain us and help us grow in faith, therefore we embrace a spirit of welcome in which each person feels seen, known, and loved. We value authentic relationships and cultivate a community of care.
Service
The lives of others should be better because our church exists.
The lives of others should be better because our church exists, therefore we love our
neighbors by giving of our time, talents, prayers, and financial gifts. We are committed to partnering with nonprofits, churches, and community organizations to multiply our impact in our community, nation, and world.
Children & Youth
Young people are the church of the present, not just the future.
Young people are the church of the present, not just the future, therefore we are committed to engaging children, youth, and their families in the life of the church and helping them know they are loved. We do this by nurturing caring relationships, offering opportunities to grow, and living our faith together.
Meaningful Faith
Faith should be deep enough to last and real enough to impact our lives.
Faith should be deep enough to last and real enough to impact our lives, therefore we seek to grow in our understanding of God and God’s love for us, developing a faith that challenges, encourages, and transforms us. We wrestle with hard questions through worship, study, and life together.
