Seven words that are important at Linden

Rooted in the historic Christian Faith – guided by the Bible, learning to be followers of Jesus, valuing the church in her many forms. Seeking to express the nature and person of Jesus.

Encounter with God. Space for mystery and wonder.

Exploration and journeys of faith; room for process and development. Faith is not something rationalized, predictable and neatly definable but is dynamic, growing and evolving.

Diversity: different backgrounds, styles, approaches, perspectives. We have so much to learn from each other.

Creativity that is reflective of a creative God. Imagination and innovation.

Relationships: welcoming; belonging; accepting. A community of faith, forgiveness, challenge, learning, encouragement and generosity.

Mission: being involved, beyond ourselves, expressing and demonstrating God’s love for the whole world. The church exists for the benefit of those not in it.