CORE VALUES
Seattle Grace Presbyterian Church holds these core values:
Christ Centered
Jesus Christ is at the center of all church life at Seattle Grace Presbyterian Church of Washington. Worship, teaching, service, fellowship, and evangelism grow out of our joyful response to what God the Father has done in sending His Son to be our Savior and Lord. In the power of His Spirit we are bold in our identification with Jesus as His followers and servants, as He transforms us into people who increasingly reflect His love to each other and to a hurting world.
Biblically Faithful
We seek to know, understand, and live under the authority of God¡¯s Word. This happens through faithful biblical preaching and teaching in the many areas of church life, as well as through personal study of the Bible. We believe Scripture is to be learned and lived out in all areas of life, and it is the source of truth for our maturing walk with God.
Outreach and Service
We seek to demonstrate God¡¯s love in our community by serving the hurting and needy. In this we follow the example of Jesus, who came not to be served but to serve. We want to cultivate an awareness of the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of all people, and we are ready with a helping hand and gentle, respectful words about the hope we have in Jesus Christ.
Prayer
Prayer is intimacy with God. It is the often unseen spiritual discipline for growing in our relationship with God, for seeking to know His will for us as individuals and as a church, and for bringing the needs of God¡¯s people and the world before Him.
Community
We seek to be a church home where people of all ages and backgrounds can ¡°come as they are¡± and feel welcomed, develop deep and lasting friendships, and find a place to serve and grow spiritually. We want all who have the desire for more intimate community to participate in small groups or get connected with others who share common interests. True Christian community creates opportunities for people from all walks of life to serve, learn and grow together.
Grace
As undeserving and rebellious people who are known and forgiven by a loving God, we seek to offer God¡¯s love through Jesus Christ to all so they may share in His goodness. We understand that we do not merit God¡¯s favor and are thus quick to forgive and be forgiven. In gratitude to God, we strive to live according to the teachings of Scripture, not to earn God¡¯s love and favor but to demonstrate our love for Him and thankfulness for His grace to us.