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Calvary Church
Vision Statement
Calvary United Methodist
Church is a congregation of about 50 members located in West Philadelphia.
Founded in 1895, the congregation of Calvary proudly upholds a century-long
affiliation with Methodist outlook and tradition, following the
example of the living Christ.
Our worship and vision
is firmly based on the paramount teachings of the Scripture. As
a church, we strive:
To love all our neighbors
as we love ourselves, to not pass judgment, to show compassion as
we have been shown compassion, to forgive as we have been forgiven,
to do unto others as we would have others do unto us, to pray without
ceasing, and to love God with all our hearts to the best of our
understanding.
Within this context,
our specific goals are to:
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Calvary Church
has a mission.
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Uphold the mission
of the church by:
- Keeping our worship
services and other worship activities beautiful and inspiring.
- Supporting progressive
and positive social change within ourselves and in our environment.
- Promoting a bringing
together of all people in ways which celebrate and honor diversity.
- Working for peace.
- Promoting acceptance
of others, celebrating diversity, honoring and respecting all
other people.
- Helping others when
we can.
- Making a difference
when we can.
- Creating dialogue
through Bible study, directed studies, Sunday school, and other
church activities
Expand our programs
for children and youth and reach out to children and youth in
our community by:
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Increasing
educational and recreational ad hoc and repetitive activities
specifically for children.
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Building
Sunday school for children.
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Recreating
summer day camp.
Be the best possible
stewards of our building by:
- Supporting the efforts
of Calvary Center for Culture and Community in building restoration
efforts.
- Intentionally creating
a welcoming atmosphere and true sanctuary, a safe, non-threatening
place for all people.
- Using our building
as a true community center as well as a sacred place, thereby
expanding opportunities for outreach to our community.
- Ensuring that those
who use our building are provided with a comfortable, safe, attractive
and welcoming environment.
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