Modesto Church of The Brethren

Believing that God’s unbounded love and grace, as taught by Jesus, are offered to all and meant to be shared and celebrated by all, we embrace persons of every age, race, sexual orientation, ethnic and religious background, physical and mental ability, and economic means as vital and integral members of God’s family. As an Open and Affirming congregation we welcome everyone to participate in the life and worship of our church.

As a community centered in Jesus, we seek to grow through continuing the work of Jesus. We understand that work to include spiritual practices and friendships, service and justice, hospitality and invitation. As we continue that work, we fulfill the call to participate in God’s transformation of the world.

Spiritual Practices – worship, prayer, meditation, lectio divina, walking prayer, discernment and other practices that deepen our connection to and ground our living in the way of God.

Spiritual Friendship – participation with a group that meets regularly to discuss the intersections of life and faith and to pray for and with one another encourages us to accountability in our following Jesus.

Service and Justice – working to meet direct human need, locally and globally, and working to challenge injustice that works against the reign of God.

Hospitality – we seek to encounter each and every person as Christ, and to share the love and welcome we have received in the care we extend to others.

Invitation – we know that God desires all people to work together to further the kingdom for all people, and are committed to inviting others to join with us in working for the healing of the world.