WELCOMING STATEMENT
Esquimalt United is a progressive Christian community with deep roots in our neighbourhood and branches reaching out far and wide.
Music, laughter, and listening for the Spirit at work in our midst hold us together and draw newcomers in.
We take the Bible seriously but not literally, we incorporate ancient tradition and contemporary expression, and we celebrate travelling in faith together.
We are a congregation of the United Church of Canada. As such, we welcome the ministry and participation of all people, regardless of race, ethnic and cultural background, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, economic status, neurodivergence, or accessibility needs. We have begun the process of becoming an official Affirming Congregation within the United Church of Canada.
Whoever you are and whatever your path of faith, you are welcome to come and join us at our Sunday service at 10.30 am.
OUR MISSION, VISION and VALUES
Mission
Esquimalt United Church is a congregation of the United Church of Canada that offers opportunities for spiritual nurture, learning, service and celebration as we promote justice within community, both locally and beyond.
Vision
We are a church committed to spiritual development:
- being vibrant, accepting, inclusive and diverse
- the integration of social justice and community outreach into our life as a faith community
- being good stewards as we continue to value financial and environmental sustainability
Values
We value the following attributes:
- welcoming to everyone
- respect for all people
- encouragement of questions and openness to change / transformation
- respect for the earth and the environment
- translation of personal faith into action
THE UNITED CHURCH of CANADA's VISION and MISSION
Vision
Called by God, as disciples of Jesus, the United Church of Canada seeks to be a bold, connected, evolving church of diverse, courageous, hope-filled communities united in deep spirituality, inspiring worship, and daring justice.
Mission
Deep spirituality
Bold discipleship
Daring justice