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Who We Are & What We Believe |
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Bedrock Beliefs: Shared theology most expressed among the members of EPC.
† Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, and head of the church. † God is our sovereign creator and ruler who calls us as partners in stewardship. † The Holy Spirit is God's presence within and between us to strengthen and comfort. † Scripture is the unique and authoritative word of God for guidance and instruction. † The church is the community of forgiven and redeemed believers, gathered, led and empowered through the Spirit to be the living body of Christ. † Worship, prayer, study and service are the disciplines of the church to fulfill its mission. |
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Core Values: Indispensable qualities and priorities held by the members of EPC.
† We love Jesus Christ and desire to follow him with integrity in our everyday lives. † We are an open, diverse but inclusive community sharing the love of God. † We introduce people to Jesus Christ, share his good news through our words and actions and welcome them into his church. † We worship together in a variety of ways to honor and learn from God. † We recognize spiritual gifts among our members and call on their use to serve the church. † We maintain congregational unity and intimacy through mutual friendship, care, forbearance, prayer, and love. † We learn together at all ages, about God through Christian education and service. † We love our children and share responsibility for their growth as disciples. † We uphold mutuality in our discernment, decisions, and direction. † We extend special care for persons who are ill, aging, in crisis, or need. † We are partners with our larger denominational, ecumenical and interfaith community. † We involve ourselves in our community and world through mission and acts of justice. † We elect and respect our leaders, recognizing that we are all in ministry together. † We relinquish our time, talent and treasures to fulfill Christ's ministry and mission. |
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Who is Edgcumbe Church?
When I try to figure out who or what this ministry is about, the people are foremost. I worship there because I need the fellowship and enjoy the pilgrims in that place.
Edgcumbe is Sid Nelson and Edith Ekstrand staying after church to count the offering. Edgcumbe is Frank Alden making sure the sanctuary is perfect every Sunday. Edgcumbe is Dave and Betty York arriving first to church to get it open and welcoming our guests. Edgcumbe is the EPW members who provide monthly support to Save the Children.
Edgcumbe is the Meals on Wheels drivers. Edgcumbe is Meredith Holt decorating and updating bulletin boards, organizing advent and Christmas decorating on spare Saturdays. Edgcumbe is Christopher and Robyn Couillard getting up at dawn to mark the route for the CROP Walk, and working the event for six hours after that. Edgcumbe is Sid Nelson recruiting and managing Meals-On-Wheel drivers every month. Edgcumbe is Warner who reads scripture at The Wellington. Edgcumbe is the dedicated members who sing in choir. Edgcumbe is Judy Dailey delivering Spread the Joy and School Tools to SPACC. Edgcumbe is Betty York calling and calling to fill Month of Service, communion servers, and special needs.
Edgcumbe is the ultimate ushers: Dave York and Sid Nelson. Edgcumbe is Carl Sims meeting with insurance adjusters and vendors for hours in a week to ensure that the building is compliant and safe for our tenants. Edgcumbe is Chuck Neve organizing and leading Bible study. Edgcumbe is Judy Dailey delivering donations to Joseph's Coat. Edgcumbe are those dedicated members who attend church each Sunday.
Edgcumbe is Meredith and Tom Holt who run the Thanksgiving dinner at Montreal Highrise. Edgcumbe is Sherla Mayer and Lynn Sims coordinating funeral receptions. Edgcumbe is Mert Alden who designed and created flower pot holders for pews used on Christmas Eve. Edgcumbe is Warner who balances the checkbook. Carolynn Johnson who mentored our Confirmand. Edgcumbe is Maxine Smith who baked special Christmas treats and created special Christmas displays.
Edgcumbe is Jenilu Richie calling and writing to keep the prayer chain going. Edgcumbe is Ron Lang and his flute enhancing worship music. Edgcumbe is Judy and Margot Dailey helping in the church office, doing whatever needs to be done. Edgcumbe is the EPW doing the unglamorous chores to make the building nice and useful.
WE ARE this Congregation and God has brought us together to do His will in this community. THANK YOU! Submitted by Janet Fesler, Elder |
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