Getting inside my head

I want to give some insight as to what my vision of the church looks like (this is subject to be changed and added to as I dig deeper into the mystery of Christ's church). I know that there are probably some points that I am missing , if so don't be afraid to send me a comment so that I am not missing any important parts of Church life.

Ordinances:

• Eucharist – Time of intentional examination, confession & remembrance, open communion using unleavened bread and wine. Would be observed once a month for reconciliation and repentance purposes.
• Love Feast– Feet washing, simple Agape Meal, Eucharist, observed quarterly
• Believer’s Baptism – “age of accountability,” empahsis on conversion/transformation into the image of Christ, membership into the adult community of faith
• Anointing & laying on of hands for healing and wholeness where brokenness or illness has occured

Theology:

• No force in religion. Evangelism is a product of building relationships/community through servant work.
• The example of Christ becomes the guiding principle/creed by which we live
• Theologically moderate, socially liberal
• Radical Peace stance/Opposition to all war
• Emphasis on group bible study where scripture is a means to experience God.

Community Life:

• Racially, ethnically diverse & gender equality
• Responsibility is placed in the hands of community similar to Native American Council
• Rites of Passage for youth
• Communal – sharing the goods of the whole community
• Environmentally responsible/sustainable

Worship:

• Gather in homes during the evening for worship
• Worship is contemplative in structure using song, silence, dance, art and messages that use the narrative/storytelling form
• Holistic experience takes precedent over the message
• Music is a fusion of traditional and world expression