Creating Community Inspired by Christ
Throughout Matthew, Mark, and Luke, the central emphasis in Jesus’ teaching is the Reign (or Kingdom) of God–salvation experienced in a community living as God intends. In our life together, we strive to build towards that Beloved Community of Jesus through the following practices:
Welcoming Unconditionally
Transforming Lives
Jesus’ Beloved Community is for all people; we all bear the image of God. No matter one’s race or ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation, native language, legal status, social or economic status, religious background, age or ability, we will welcome you to WCCOB as Christ has welcomed us. While the world lives in division, we are called to continue Jesus’ ministry of reconciliation
Here at WCCOB, we recognize our own ongoing need for transformation–both individual and collective. Because none of us are yet perfectly the person that God calls us to be, we welcome the embrace of loving affirmation, the wisdom of a community, and a diversity of thoughtful voices which together set the stage for the Spirit’s transforming work in each of our lives. In the end, we find that Jesus sets us free from internalized shame or oppression, from life-draining habits, and from fears that keep us stuck–things we might not have realized are part of what the Bible calls “sin”–so that we can be who God created each of us to be.
Serving Courageously
At any stage of growth in our walk with Jesus, following him will mean taking concrete action to love our neighbor. Whether that means volunteering to teach and lead with children’s activities, joining a group of quilters making blankets to donate to a variety of causes, volunteering with the district’s Disaster Relief Ministries, or supporting immigrants or refugees as they navigate the complicated legal process of entering this country, WCCOB tries to “go and do likewise” in imitation of the Samaritan whom Jesus praised for loving the one who was in his path, regardless of their differences.
Contact
4817 S State Route 202 ,
Tipp City, OH, United States, Ohio
