CBMC - Who We Are

2711 35th Place, N.W,
Washington, D.C. 20007
202-338-6355

The Chesapeake Bay Mission Center is an expression of the ministry of the congregations of the Community of Christ in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. The congregations are basic units of ministry of the church. The purpose of the Mission Center is to enhance and facilitate the ministry of congregations. The standard by which all ministries of the Mission Center are measured is stated within the mission of the church:

We proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities of joy, hope, love and peace.

As a church, we are dedicated to the pursuit of peace, reconciliation and healing of the spirit.

WORLD CHURCH VISION STATEMENT

We believe the future belongs to God and that the promise of God's kingdom shall be fulfilled. We have a vision of that kingdom, where the name of Jesus Christ is truly honored, where God's will is done on earth, where the hungry are fed, poverty is alleviated, sinners are repentant, and sin is forgiven. We believe that love is the proper foundation of our relationship with others, that opportunity to grow in the likeness of Christ should be fostered, and that resources of the world can be managed to respect and preserve their creation and purpose. We have a vision of a time when all evil is overcome and peace prevails.

Impelled by this vision, we will be an international community of prophetic vision, faithful to the risen Christ, empowered by hope, spending ourselves courageously in the pursuit of peace and justice.

WORLD CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT

We proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities of Joy, Hope, Love and Peace. We are the body of Christ. His Spirit leads us to proclaim the gospel. The purpose of the Community of Christ is to help families and congregations develop the likeness of Christ in each person. Such congregations seek to continue Christ's ministries. We embrace an unconditional love for all and seek with them a faithful relationship with God. Our congregations thus become witnesses to God's redeeming presence in the world.

Led by continuing prophetic direction, we affirm truth, embrace all persons as being of inherent worth, and teach a life of stewardship. We invite everyone to join us in seeking a life reconciled with God, who brings assurance to today and hope for tomorrow.

CHESAPEAKE BAY MISSION CENTER MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to support and facilitate the mission of the congregations and to authenticate the vision and mission of the church of Jesus Christ.

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