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WHEREAS our Lord said, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself;"
WHEREAS our Lord taught that giving care to others is actually giving care to him;
WHEREAS our Lord instructed us to do justice, to love kindness and
to walk humbly with our God;
AND WHEREAS we recognize that there are many persons in our community
who are hungry, hurting, afraid, sick and strangers to our church:
We, the members of the ________________________________
Church of the Brethren, commit ourselves and our resources toward
making our church a safe place for all persons by:
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Understanding and breaking down the barriers that are keeping
people from worshiping and entering fully into community. |
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Recognizing those in our congregation who are hurting and silent. |
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Sensitizing ourselves to the needs of those in our church and
community who are suffering spiritually, emotionally or physically. |
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Creating a safe and supportive church community in which all
persons can share their strengths and vulnerabilities. |
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Inviting persons to become a part of our church community with
the assurance that they will be received with care and compassion. |
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