We are people on a journey of life and faith. There’s nothing extraordinary about us except that we have learned that God’s creative love is the connective thread that holds the universe together. We have learned that we need companions to walk the faith journey. We are trying to be a faith community who values diversity and accepts all people just as they are. We know we still have more work to do.
We welcome all people on the Rainbow Spectrum and those who don’t know what that means. Bend Church is more about people than place. Our location allows us to minister to a diverse downtown community where we seek to create a safe space for everyone’s spiritual journey. We do not have all the answers, but we know that Jesus points the way.
Bend Church strives to be a grace-filled partner in building a beloved community in Central Oregon that is marked by Christ’s love.
Service: We strive to offer mutually empowering, multi-generational opportunities for kindness by listening to the longings and needs of our community, and
responding in love with our passion and resources.
Storytelling: In this place we remind each other of the ancient stories of our faith, we listen deeply to the stories of our neighbors, and write a new story of hope
together.
Justice: We believe that all people are beloved children of God. We take action to partner with organizations that affirm care of creation, full inclusion of all people, and the dismantling of evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves.