Elk Grove Congregational Church - United Church of Christ


	We are called to Ministries of: ·Care & Nurture – Study, practice, and teach the principles of our Christian faith: support and education for children; promotion of secure and stable home life; fellowship and advocacy for the elderly; and spiritual growth for all. ·Giving & Sharing – Offer spiritual, financial, and material support to meet local and worldwide needs, both long-term development and emergencies/crises. ·Stewardship & Place – Provide attractive and affordable space in support of community groups, youth activities, and public and private celebrations.


	We are called by the Holy Spirit to this Purpose: ·To require of ourselves that which God requires of us What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8b) ·To Welcome all who seek Christ Accept one another, therefore, just as Christ has accepted you, for the glory of God (Romans 15:7) ·To joyfully Proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord (Romans 12:11) ·To Trust in the Love of God, source of the love we share So we have known and believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. We love because God first loved us (1 John 4:16,19)