about the Orchard

 
 

what we believe:


Faith


We believe in God, as He reveals Himself through the writers of the Bible and through his work in our world and in our lives together. He is the Creator, Sustainer, Artist and Architect of life. He’s the Good King, Our Heavenly Father, and His Holy Spirit continues to guide us today. Genesis 1, John 1


God has graciously chosen to connect with Humanity. This most often happens through Prayer, Scripture and corporate Worship. 1 Timothy 2, 2 Timothy 3, John 4


Hope


We have hope because of what Jesus Christ has done for us. Life is found at the manger, at the Table, at the Cross and at the empty Tomb. Titus 3, Romans 5


God has commanded us to be purveyors of hope. We are called to meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of our world. Isaiah 61, Matthew 25:31-46


Love


God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. To live in love means to serve, to give, to collaborate, to dream, to listen, and to lead.

1 John 4:16


The magnitude of God’s love can only be revealed over a lifetime in community, alongside others who love us and who refuse (as God refuses) to see us walk down the wrong road or to walk down the right - but often difficult - road alone.

Acts 2, Ephesians 3

our core values