Mission & Vision

Mission Statement (approved 1993)

The mission of the First Congregational Church of Naperville, a United Church of Christ, is:

to affirm God’s presence in our midst and in the world;
to welcome and accept people with diverse ideas;
to work continuously to make clear to ourselves and others the radical message of love and justice preached by Jesus;
to embody that message in actions which support physically, emotionally, and spiritually, ourselves, our congregation, our community and the world beyond; and
to reach out to encourage others to join a community of Christians.

Vision Statement (approved 1997)

The vision of the First Congregational, United Church of Christ in Naperville, is:

to hold worship services and programs that refresh us, engage us, and enable us to go out into the world to do God’s work, while serving others;
to always open our doors for participation by any and all, welcoming and accepting people with diverse ideas and cultural backgrounds;
to be a community of believers who support each other in fellowship, in our faith journeys and in times of special need;
to provide, for those who seek peace, sanctuary and opportunity to reach out to God;
to have strong programs that focus on providing structure, guidance, and a safe place for questioning, for all our church family;
to educate ourselves and our children through a strong Christian education program;
to strive to achieve justice in the world and lead our communities in addressing social issues;
to give generously of our time, talents and money for missions

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