Our Beliefs

Our core belief as a congregation is that Jesus’ example of faithfulness, love and service demands that we work together to love one another in his name.

We understand our relationship with one another as a covenant, and we ask all who become members to join in affirming their dedication to this covenant in two parts: belief and practice.

Recognising that our international congregation draws from a wealth of theological traditions, we make room for diverse understandings of how God’s presence works in baptism, communion, scripture, and other core
Christian ideas.

There is room for diverse individual beliefs and practices of the Christian faith, but we are united by our belief in the love of Jesus Christ and the practice of following his example.

Our Core Values

  • Welcome and Acceptance
  • Taking God Seriously
  • Genuineness and Clear Values
  • Belonging and Community
  • Diversity and Multiplicity
  • Living and Active Faith
  • Space to Change and Grow
  • Trust and Safety

These Core Values emerged from a series of Listening Groups held across the congregation in 2024. Following some insights about the evolution of our congregation in recent years, we organised a series multiple small group conversations intended to hear personal stories from our community and to discover our shared values. The aim was to deepen our relationships and to start imagining where God is leading us together.

If you want a deeper perspective on AIC’s core values, with powerful stories, quotes and pastoral reflections, read the full report below.

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