We believe that God loves everybody.
We believe that the spirit of Jesus liberates us and heals us from the
destructive hold of sin, so that we, too, can love everybody. We believe
that the spirit of Jesus reveals the unique gifts which God has given to
each of us.That spirit invites us to share these gifts with others. We
believe that the church is meant to act in the spirit of Jesus and we look
forward to the time when all God's people will be equally valued and
dwell in peace and safety in God's compassionate heart.
State Street Church's Mission Statement
We are thankful, God, Christ, and Holy Spirit, that you have called us to
be your church and that you are present with us always.
We recognize that we, your people of State Street Church in Portland,
Maine, are but a small part of your church’s presence on Earth. Taking
into consideration the particular resources and gifts you have given us,
we seek to define our particular tasks as an inner city church and to do
them to the best of our abilities.
In so doing, we commit ourselves:
To celebrate our common journey of faith while honoring the diversity
of gifts and people that are the essence of our church.
To create a community within which it is safe for individuals to explore
all the gifts and talents you have given them.
To invite all to participate fully in the life and ministry of this Open and
Affirming Church, with the belief that we are all loved unconditionally
by you, O God, creator of all life. We seek to be a congregation that
affirms your presence, your spark of life in all people. We joyously
welcome persons of every age, race, gender, sexual orientation and
identity, faith background, marital status, culture, physical and mental
ability, socioeconomic status, and other differences that enrich and bless
the diversity of your people.
To provide a place where people can learn about you and faith in a
variety of ways–through worship, study, community, involvement, and
a welcoming congregation.
To raise the children among us in the knowledge of your love and
promises.
To reach out into our particular community to minister to the poor, the
lonely, and the estranged.
To be as sensitive and responsive to our neighbor’s needs as to our own,
realizing that all with whom we share this Earth are our neighbors.
To use wisely the heritage of this building, recognizing that what we
have to offer is the treasure of space for ministry in an urban setting.
To recognize that stewardship includes our responsibility to support the
mission of our church with both money and time.
To speak and act boldly, yet in love, building upon our heritage of
innovative ministry, interfaith cooperation, and active participation in
the larger United Church of Christ.
We humbly ask for your help, your love, your spirit among us as we try
to carry out this mission of State Street Church. O God of our past,
present, and future, we hear your call to us and we seek to follow.
We believe that the spirit of Jesus liberates us and heals us from the
destructive hold of sin, so that we, too, can love everybody. We believe
that the spirit of Jesus reveals the unique gifts which God has given to
each of us.That spirit invites us to share these gifts with others. We
believe that the church is meant to act in the spirit of Jesus and we look
forward to the time when all God's people will be equally valued and
dwell in peace and safety in God's compassionate heart.
State Street Church's Mission Statement
We are thankful, God, Christ, and Holy Spirit, that you have called us to
be your church and that you are present with us always.
We recognize that we, your people of State Street Church in Portland,
Maine, are but a small part of your church’s presence on Earth. Taking
into consideration the particular resources and gifts you have given us,
we seek to define our particular tasks as an inner city church and to do
them to the best of our abilities.
In so doing, we commit ourselves:
To celebrate our common journey of faith while honoring the diversity
of gifts and people that are the essence of our church.
To create a community within which it is safe for individuals to explore
all the gifts and talents you have given them.
To invite all to participate fully in the life and ministry of this Open and
Affirming Church, with the belief that we are all loved unconditionally
by you, O God, creator of all life. We seek to be a congregation that
affirms your presence, your spark of life in all people. We joyously
welcome persons of every age, race, gender, sexual orientation and
identity, faith background, marital status, culture, physical and mental
ability, socioeconomic status, and other differences that enrich and bless
the diversity of your people.
To provide a place where people can learn about you and faith in a
variety of ways–through worship, study, community, involvement, and
a welcoming congregation.
To raise the children among us in the knowledge of your love and
promises.
To reach out into our particular community to minister to the poor, the
lonely, and the estranged.
To be as sensitive and responsive to our neighbor’s needs as to our own,
realizing that all with whom we share this Earth are our neighbors.
To use wisely the heritage of this building, recognizing that what we
have to offer is the treasure of space for ministry in an urban setting.
To recognize that stewardship includes our responsibility to support the
mission of our church with both money and time.
To speak and act boldly, yet in love, building upon our heritage of
innovative ministry, interfaith cooperation, and active participation in
the larger United Church of Christ.
We humbly ask for your help, your love, your spirit among us as we try
to carry out this mission of State Street Church. O God of our past,
present, and future, we hear your call to us and we seek to follow.