As especial witnesses of Jesus Christ, we embrace the . . .

. . . Centrality of Christ

 We affirm that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God who lived, proclaimed the Kingdom, was crucified for us, died, and rose again.

We commit ourselves to seek the Christ through spiritual discipline and mission.

We invite all persons to a new life in Christ.

 . . . Call to the Kingdom

 We affirm that Jesus Christ calls nations, communities, and persons into peaceful, loving relationships that herald the coming Kingdom.  The full coming of the Kingdom awaits the return of Christ, when all evil is overcome, and peace and justice and righteousness prevail.

We commit ourselves to establishing communities of disciples where Christ’s love is experienced and God reigns.

We invite all persons to forge intimate relationships, build just communities, and work for peace.

 . . . Challenge to Follow Jesus Christ

 We affirm that to be a disciple of Jesus is to follow him, guided by scripture and the Holy Spirit.

We commit ourselves to becoming such disciples.

We invite all persons to the joys and rigors of discipleship. 

. . . Commitment to Sanctity of all Life

 In the light of Christ’s cross, we affirm the worth of all persons without exception.

We commit ourselves to advocate basic human rights for all persons.

We invite all people to live in respect for each other and for all creation. 

. . . Covenant to be a Prophetic People

 We affirm that God continues to provide guidance by the Holy Spirit.

We commit ourselves to seek, understand, proclaim, and do God’s will.

We invite all people to search earnestly for God’s will in their lives.

 . . . Community of Christ

We affirm the Restoration as one of God’s instruments in bringing forth the Kingdom.

We invite others to receive the touch of the Living God through the sacraments, scriptures, heritage, teachings, and gifts of the church and its people.

We partner with all others in the household of faith in bringing to pass God’s purposes.

 . . . Cost of Discipleship

 We affirm that following Christ calls us to live sacrificially, to identify with the poor and the oppressed, and to stand with the suffering.

We commit ourselves to Jesus’ way, whatever the cost.

We invite all to the promise and the struggle of new life in Christ.