What We Believe

Core Beliefs

Faith isn’t something we believe on our own; it’s a Jesus-centered way of being—together, in community.

We seek to follow Jesus Christ in daily life, serve those in need, and work for justice and peace nonviolently. For us, that includes a commitment to inclusivity in church life as well as recognizing our place within nature. Drawing on the wisdom of our faith tradition, we find that following Jesus’s way of peace fosters a healthy skepticism of how power is used in the world around us, and we recognize in that a responsibility to stand with the marginalized.

That kind of faith isn’t sustainable without tending to our inner, spiritual lives too. We worship together and support each other so we can take the next, most faithful step.

Connections Beyond Our Congregation

These are a couple of the groups we’re formally affiliated with. We find these connections helpful for resourcing, accountability, and working together toward something larger than ourselves.

• Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference

• Mennonite Church USA

• Mennonite World Conference

“Mennonite”? What’s that?

The Anabaptist movement began 500 years ago when Christian believers wanted to follow the example of Jesus, rather than decrees of the state-sponsored church. The radical movement grew rapidly, although thousands suffered persecution and death at the hands of oppressive political powers. Those Anabaptists who followed the teachings of Menno Simons were called Mennonites. We also share many of the same traditions as our faith-siblings in the Brethren and Friends (Quakers) communities, all Historic Peace Churches.