Community

[a : an interacting population of various kinds of individuals (as species) in a common location b: a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society <a community of retired persons> c : a group linked by a common policy]

We believe, not only does God want us to know and love him, but God also wants us to know and love other people - all people - regardless of any outward condition we place on them.  We are told to "love others as we love ourselves" and to "love those in community with us as Christ loved the church." 

So at MVCC we are committed to TRY LOVE first.   How do we TRY LOVE?  How do we show our love for others?  How do we live this thing called "community?"  One of the first ways is to be involved in the lives of others and to make true and lasting friendships.  So, the best way we get connected to others is by making an intentional commitment to community.

An intentional commitment to community  means that we are committed to having healthy, whole, and meaningful relationships with other people.  One of the important things about MVCC is that we are all on a spiritual journey together.  We make this journey in groups, not as isolated individuals.