The Council of Churches of Greater Springfield (the Council)
shall be the vehicle that will bring local congregations and
community together in the spirit of unity. In living out the gospel,
the Council shall be a prophetic voice for Christians and
non-Christians alike, addressing issues of social and economic
justice, consumerism, education, and political and social
responsibility. In doing so, we profess three goals:
1. To bring local congregations and the community together in the
spirit of unity by providing information and serving as a
clearinghouse and center for community outreach, and by educating
churches and community organizations in the greater Springfield area
of the mission and work of the Council.
2. To serve as a bridge builder among people of different faiths,
cultures, and classes by providing and promoting opportunities to
work collaboratively through service and social action, and by
providing spiritual opportunities for healing, forgiveness, and
agape.
3. To remove barriers that separate us from other churches whose
form of worship may be different or nontraditional by sponsoring
events which promote ecumenism and positive interfaith
relationships, creating opportunities which promote cooperation and
ownership in learning, action, and fellowship among all people of
faith, and by expanding the membership of the Council.