Mission [1]

"Jesus Christ is alive and we are committed to following him and being transformed through living in forgiveness and love and sharing our personal experiences of Christ with others."

Vision [2]

"Carmel Friends is a loving, Christ-centered community that nurtures all people – especially those who feel forgotten – to become all God intends them to be."

Values [3]

Carmel Friends is a family of Christians...

Where everyone… …

Seeks a relationship with God - more than “religion”

Seeks a relationship with one another - more than “playing church”

Feels acceptance and belonging

Is appreciated - and knows it

Contributes their time, talents, and “treasure” as God gifts them and prompts them.

About whom others say, “We see and experience God through them” because ...

The Spirit is embraced

Forgiveness is experienced

Love is felt

Lives are changed

[1] The Mission statement should answer the question: "For what purpose does Carmel Friends Church exist?"

[2] The Vision statement should answer the question: "What will Carmel Friends Church be like in 5-10 years if it is successful in the pursuit of its Mission?"

[3] The Values statement should answer the question: "What qualities will characterize how Carmel Friends Church will carry out its Mission to fulfill its Vision?"