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Unity Statement:
| On this 300th anniversary of the founding of the Church of the Brethren, we remember
the words of Jesus: |
| “Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you
love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples - when they see the love you have
for each other.” (John 13: 34,35; The Message) |
| Recognizing we are a living peace church, and that God is constantly revealing, we
commit to humble ourselves, and to engage in the tension of community necessary for new birth. |
| Not focusing on our differences, but in the spirit of love and acceptance, we choose
to focus on Christ. |
| We purpose to remain open, as we listen to one another and to the Holy Spirit, working
in love to mutually support and encourage our various ministries. |
PSWD District Conference, 10/13/2007
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Mission Statement:
| The Pacific Southwest District supports the life, growth, and witness of Church of
the Brethren congregations within its boundaries, for the building up of the body of Christ, through nurturing
its congregations toward healing and wholeness, consciously lifting up joys and sharing in pains of its members
and congregations, building inter-congregational and denominational relationships, within the faithful witness
of Scripture, recognizing that the statements of Annual Conference reflect the consensus of our larger community
of faith. |
| (Some Scriptures that undergird and direct the above thinking are: Ephesians 4:11-16;
Galatians 6:1-10; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; 1 Corinthians 12; Romans 12; Matthew 5-7; Luke 15; and John 15.) |
PSWD District Conference, 10/12/1996
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Purpose Statement:
| The purpose of the Pacific Southwest District is to coordinate and promote the religious
and business activities of the Church of the Brethren in the District and of other religious organizations as they
relate to the activities of the Church of the Brethren in the District consistent with the polity of the Church
of the Brethren as established by Annual Conference. |
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PSWD Constitution, 10/13/1990
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