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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.
