The Ledyard Congregational Church crafted a statement of Core Values that represents what we believe to be the guiding principles for our actions; it reads as follows.
. . . Regarding family and community:
- To serve the community: both locally and world wide.
- To support all members of the church family by promoting a spirit of belonging and caring.
- To provide an environment for the church families to educate and build faith in their children.
. . . Regarding spirituality:
- To have a relationship with God that is inspired by the Holy Spirit and follows the example of Jesus Christ.
- To accept the Word as contained in the scriptures.
- To have faith and joy which are uplifted by worship, prayer and music.
. . . Regarding love, compassion and acceptance:
- To have a welcoming and accepting attitude that respects the diversity of all others.
- To follow The Golden Rule; which means loving others before ourselves.
- To provide for the sick and needy through visitations, prayer, and financial support.
. . . Regarding our heritage and history:
- To draw inspiration and knowledge from our history and heritage.
- To learn from our past and use those lessons to guide our future.
- To remain flexible and open to change.
. . . Regarding communication:
- To provide timely and open communication about important issues that may affect our congregation.
- To maintain confidentiality when appropriate, and discourage gossip.
. . . Regarding confrontation:
- To provide an open forum and encourage members to freely voice their points of view.
- To encourage the expression of views in a constructive, compassionate manner.
Approved at the Semi-Annual Meeting of the congregation
