Our vision, mission & values
Our vision
- We know God loves us and has given each of us precious lives, identities and relationships which God calls us to live out with integrity.
- We’re building communities to witness that everyone belongs to God – just as you do.
- All the communities in our Network are hoping for and working towards these things.
Our mission
To create safer sacred spaces:
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where everyone can encounter the infinite, unconditional, intimate love of God.
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which genuinely welcome and affirm people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA), + our family and friends, and anyone who wants to belong in an accepting, loving community.
Our values
- Safer: Welcoming, supportive, accountable and safeguarded.
- Sacred: Meeting God and each other on holy ground through heartfelt words and music.
- Sacramental: Spiritual Communion – a sharing in worship and friendship.
- Sustaining: All year round, sharing and learning together.
- Space: Room to be yourself.
Artwork made in July 2016 by members of the first four Open Table communities, with a rainbow of people from OT communities across the country gathering for an LGBTQIA+ Christian festival. A storm cloud overhead, represents the challenges we faced, and a rainbow breaking through, representing our diversity and achievements.
