What brings us together is our shared values of
- Extravagant Openness
- Innovative Spiritual Growth
- Abundant Generosity
- Uncommon Boldness
What makes Visions United unique is HOW we LIVE those values every day.
Extravagant Openness
- Welcoming the committed, the comfortable and the curious. Everyone belongs here
- Doing the right thing, engaging uncomfortable ideas, leading the way to understanding
- Practicing inclusion over exclusion, love over fear, resolution over conflict. Respecting a diversity of peoples, ideas and beliefs
- Seeking partnerships beyond our doors, trusting we can learn from others and work together for peace and justice
Innovative Spiritual Growth
- Journeying together in spiritual growth, enriched by the wisdom of elders and the wonderings of children and youth
- Growing our faith at any stage of our journey includes asking questions, challenging beliefs, expressing doubts, and sharing inspiration
- Connecting our faith with today's world, rooted in the teachings of Jesus, thoughtful prayer, and insights from other wisdom traditions
- Reimagining “church” with informal, engaged and joy-filled worship experiences
Abundant Generosity
- Acting locally and globally, knowing we make a difference
- Sharing a generosity of spirit in every word, every gesture, every interaction with the world
- Living in gratitude, giving of our time, talent, gifts and spirit without expectation
- Exhibiting love in action and love at play… love in abundance
Uncommon Boldness
- Daring to let faith ― not fear ― guide our actions and decisions
- Unrelenting confidence to try new things and leave behind what’s not working
- Celebrating our faith with infectious laughter, spontaneity and humour
- Unwavering resilience in the face of challenge. Our path may not lead where we expected but we have faith we are going in the right direction