Brief Mission Statement
As members of Southside Christian Church, we confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, and proclaim Him Lord and Savior of the World. The life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus the Christ is central to our understanding of what it means to be a church. Therefore: We strive to be inclusive and affirming to all people. We are progressive in learning the scriptures in relationship to contemporary faith issues. We are receptive to the needs of individuals, our community, and our environment. Recognizing that God alone holds all truth, we remain dependent on the grace, forgiveness and mercy of God as we seek to live faithfully in the body of Christ. Our purpose as a congregation is to provide an atmosphere that encourages spiritual worship and growth, and to extend Christ's love to all people. The Church is the human touch when God seems far away, therefore, reminding us that God is always there.

Communion
The sacraments of Holy Communion and Baptism are central to the faith and life of the church. The Lord's Supper is celebrated each Sunday and is the central focus of worship. In the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), all who believe are invited to share in Holy Communion, for it is Christ's Table, not our Table. "...in the covenant of love which binds us to God and one another."

	Full Mission Statement
	Shalom Congregation (1984) Alverna Covenant (1986-1987)
	Inclusive Language (1970s, ongoing process)
	Covenant to Care Congregation (1992) Open and Affirming Congregation (1993)
	Who is a Member at Southside? What is a Discernment Process? What is GLAD Alliance?