OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The Progressive Episcopal Church is a fellowship of progressive Christian communities. We embrace these progressive Christian values in developing, experiencing and sharing our faith:
•The ancient Christian faith can be a relative expression of the universal truth that all life is sacred and united
•Christianity is one of many paths on the journey of experiencing the divine and all people are free to explore and discover the heritage of diverse spiritual traditions
•A progressive Christian community is inclusive of all and exclusive of none and denounces discrimination based on gender, race, sexuality, nationality, language, culture, religion, disability or other distinguishing feature
•Participating in the "Great Commission" (St. Mark 16:15) requires demonstration of the liberating message of the Gospel, not just its proclamation. We must practice what we preach
•Progress on the journey of spiritual development requires we welcome and encourage the questioning of traditional and contemporary interpretations of the Christian faith
•The Gospel message of Jesus Christ compels all believers to struggle for justice and peace among all people and to become dedicated advocates for the poor and oppressed
•The Christian faith includes reverence and care for the Earth and all created things
•The Christian faith is a journey of spiritual development and requires a commitment to continuous learning, progress, grace and love
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The Guiding Principles are based on the "8 Points" as articulated by the Center for Progressive Christianity. Learn more about Progressive Christianity from ProgressiveChristianity.org here...
•Christianity is one of many paths on the journey of experiencing the divine and all people are free to explore and discover the heritage of diverse spiritual traditions
•A progressive Christian community is inclusive of all and exclusive of none and denounces discrimination based on gender, race, sexuality, nationality, language, culture, religion, disability or other distinguishing feature
•Participating in the "Great Commission" (St. Mark 16:15) requires demonstration of the liberating message of the Gospel, not just its proclamation. We must practice what we preach
•Progress on the journey of spiritual development requires we welcome and encourage the questioning of traditional and contemporary interpretations of the Christian faith
•The Gospel message of Jesus Christ compels all believers to struggle for justice and peace among all people and to become dedicated advocates for the poor and oppressed
•The Christian faith includes reverence and care for the Earth and all created things
•The Christian faith is a journey of spiritual development and requires a commitment to continuous learning, progress, grace and love
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The Guiding Principles are based on the "8 Points" as articulated by the Center for Progressive Christianity. Learn more about Progressive Christianity from ProgressiveChristianity.org here...