Mission and Beliefs

Mission

At University Place Christian Church we seek, individually and together, to:

• Nurture and be nurtured in Christian love
• Engage fully in worship and service
• Anchor ourselves in Christian Faith
• Reach out to our neighbors in Christian Witness.

At UniPlace we seek a place NEAR to the heart of God.

Vision

United in Christ, University Place Christian Church's vision for the future is to: 

• Thrive as an inviting and accepting faith community that offers everyone a place at the table 
• Praise God with joy and celebrate God's love through worship in diverse, uplifting ways 
• Grow in our spiritual maturity and understanding of God's word, through individual and collective study, reflection, and prayer 
• Celebrate, respect, and guide our youth 
• Nurture, uplift, and enjoy one another through personal bonds, small group ministries, and fellowship activities 
• Minister in varied ways to the campus community and our other neighbors 
• Bear witness to the teachings of Christ by enhancing our awareness of global problems and working for a just society.

WHAT DO DISCIPLES BELIEVE?

LIKE MOST CHRISTIANS, DISCIPLES AFFIRM:

• Jesus Christ is the son of the Living God, and offers saving grace to all.
• All persons are God's chidren.

BELIEFS AND PRACTICES:

• Open Communion.  The Lord's Supper, or Communion is celebrated in weekly worship.  It is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ.

• Freedom of belief.  Disciples are called together around one essential of faith:  belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.  Persons are free to follow their consciences guided by the Bible, the Holy Spirit study and prayer, and are expected to extend that freedom to others.

• Baptism by immersion.  In baptism the old self-centered life is set aside, and a new life of trust in God begins.  Although Disciples practice baptism by immersion, other baptism traditions are honored.

• Belief in the oneness of the church.  All Christians are called to be one in Christ and to seek opportunities for common witness and service.

• The ministry of believers.  Both ministers and lay persons lead in worship, service and spirtual growth.