So, who are we and what do we do?

Who we are is such a great question but not one that is easy to answer for this new community of faith called Church in the Cliff. At this point, as we are dreaming this new way of being the church, we still have more questions than answers about a lot of things, but here goes…

We are a diverse community of people: we are black and we are white, we are young and we are old, we are artists and lawyers, we are gay and straight, we are single and committed, we are simply…a church that takes seriously the call of Jesus to love God and to love each other. Although we come from varied backgrounds and perspectives, we are finding unity in our desire to live life through the example of Jesus. Out of this understanding and desire, we gather for worship on Sunday mornings and then meet together in small dialogue groups during the week across the metroplex.

We consider ourselves an organic church so we don’t have a set of values and beliefs that are set in stone. But we do share some understandings that form an inclusive circle in which we can all experience the freedom of our souls. So we value…following Jesus, being creative, making peace, loving our neighbors, telling the story, working for justice, and sharing the journey.

As we do life together we seek to create a place where…everyone is valued and accepted, individual uniqueness is celebrated, the arts are seen holistically, questions are encouraged, ambiguity is not the enemy of faith but it’s partner, intellectual curiosity is encouraged not sacrificed, and unique gifts and talents are celebrated.

You are encouraged to come and see for yourself. Know that you will be able to choose when, where, and how you want to participate. It’s also important to us that you know, Church in the Cliff is a safe place to worship regardless of your race, creed, gender, cultural background, sexual orientation, or your socioeconomic status. We have all been created in the image of God and God has declared that is very good.

– Pastor Laura Fregin