What matters to us…

As part of Churches of Christ in Queensland we acknowledge and support the broader mission of our movement of ‘bringing the light of Christ into communities’. It is founded on the teachings and values of Jesus Christ who calls on every one of us to be a light in the place we are in, through the expression of love.

OUR MISSION IS TO BRING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
INTO VINCENT AND THE GREATER TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY.

OUR VISION IS TO BE A PLACE OF BELONGING
WHERE ALL PEOPLE CAN GROW TOGETHER.

OUR VALUES ARE TO BE YOU, BE KIND AND BE BOLD.
Our values describe the way we want to act and work together.

• Be you. At Common Ground we come as we are and celebrate each persons unique contribution to the world. We believe everyone is uniquely gifted to participate in the body of Christ as described in Ephesians 4.
• Be kind. Kindness goes a long way. It is expressed through our words and our actions and it helps us create a safe place for everyone to participate. Kindness is expressed through our words and actions. It is grace, love, forgiveness and much more. God sets the standard for grace in the while we lived in sin Christ died for us – Romans 5.
• Be bold. We believe that sometimes in life and in community we need to make bold decisions, take risks for good and have deep faith. This guides us as individuals and when we make decisions about our future as a community. We think that God’s best work happens on the other side of risk – check out Noah or Moses or even Peter in the bible. What does this look like for us? Trying new things, hoping on Christ always, living generously and not allowing fear to drive our decision making.