God has called us together as a living congregation. We follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, who commands us to “love your neighbor as yourself.” We desire to be a vibrantly healthy and compassionate Christian community. To this end, we covenant together to make every effort to relate to each other in the following ways:

We will be respectful of each other

• By listening well,

• By going with any concern directly to the appropriate person,

• By having a civil demeanor,

• By having a kind heart, and

• By honoring each other in appropriate ways.

We will be accepting of each other

• By tolerating differences,

• By showing concern for feelings, and

• By seeking to understand each other’s position.

We will be honest with each other

• By being open, and

• By being direct.

We will be considerate of each other

• By showing humility,

• By being gentle,

• By protecting personal information, and

• By protecting each other’s reputation.

We ask God’s blessing on the keeping of this Covenant, both within our Congregation and in our encounters in the wider world.