WALNUT HILL MENNONITE CHURCH
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Walnut Hill Identity and Mission

As followers of Jesus, we value:
     - the Anabaptist tradition
     - an active Jesus-shaped faith
     - participatory worship
     - caring relationships
     - learning experiences
     - seeking God’s shalom for all the earth
Mission Statement
Walnut Hill Mennonite Church is an Anabaptist congregation that supports an active Jesus-shaped faith by providing regular opportunities for God’s Spirit to form us through participatory worship, caring relationships, learning experiences, and seeking God’s shalom for all the earth
We value the Anabaptist tradition
     - Support efforts of peace and justice
     - Practice believer’s baptism
     - Read Scripture through the lens of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection (Christocentric) 
     - Active member of Mennonite Church USA and Indiana Michigan Mennonite Conference
     - Engage Anabaptist/ Mennonite resources through MennoMedia curriculum, library books, and Voices Together Hymnal
     - Shared, collaborative leadership (priesthood of all believers)

We value an active Jesus-shaped faith
     - Take Jesus’ teachings seriously
     - Christianity is a combination of believing, belonging, behaving, and experience
     - Sermons reflect a faith that affects our whole lives: decisions we make, how we use our money, how we spend our time, etc.

We value participatory worship
     - Worship is led my many voices within the congregation
     - Worship happens among the gathered community
     - The Bible guides worship preparation and content
     - Seek a grace-filled/ mistake-friendly worship environment that gives space for experimentation
     - Engage the Word of God through preaching, singing, silence, the Bible, etc.
     - Our hymnal helps us explore a variety of Biblical images/ words for God
     - Invite regular participation of children and youth in worship

We value caring relationships
     - Provide numerous opportunities for meaningful relationships, including having fun and eating together
     - Pray for, support, and encourage one another
     - Offer mutual financial aid through our Compassion Fund
     - Nurture and value children
     - We implement a Safe Church policy to create an environment free from abuse, especially for children
     - Allow space for differing thoughts and beliefs
     - Seek healthy communication and conflict resolution
     - Regular inter-generational interactions
     - Give space to tell and hear each other’s stories

We value learning experiences
     - Regular times for learning: Sunday School, Sharing and Learning Together (SALT) trips, church retreat, local learning experiences
     - Learn from non-dominant voices/perspectives and oppressed peoples
     - Engage social justice issues
     - Generously support Walnut Hill youth who attend Bethany Christian Schools
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We value seeking God’s shalom for all the earth
     - Caring for our earth home
     - Offering our building for free to beneficial groups
     - Sharing money from our budget with organizations that seek to make God’s shalom on earth as it is in heaven
     - Support those in the congregation who have a vision for joining the work of God
     - Supporting partner for Chamberlain Elementary School
     - Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity
     - Support the work of Mennonite Central Committee including hosting a food booth at the Relief Sale

Walnut Hill Programs/ Activities
     - Peer groups for children and youth
     - Meal, fellowship, and sharing groups
     - Older Adult gathering for learning and discussing
     - Nursery care during worship
     - Annual Sharing and Learning Together (SALT) experiences
     - Annual church camp-out at Amigo Campground
     - Annual church retreat at Amigo Centre
     - Serving in congregational leadership roles (Gifts and Services)     

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  • About Us
    • Welcome Statement
    • Identity and Mission
    • Pastors
    • Ministries >
      • Worship
      • Formation
      • Community
      • Mission
    • History
  • Members
    • Calendar
    • Church Documents
  • Contact Us
  • Online Giving
  • Partnerships
    • Wild Church
    • Contemplative Worship
    • Sharing our Building
    • Reparations