As adopted by the congregation on September 26, 2004, how we envision First Church 5 to 7 years from now:

We will become a spiritually richer, more nurturing, diverse, and inclusive liberal religious community by:

• Worshiping through inspiring, challenging, vibrant, music-filled services;
• Celebrating our religious and cultural pluralities;
• Encouraging shared and personal spiritual and intellectual growth;
• Growing our welcoming congregation of all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, religious backgrounds, cultural identities, economic circumstances, and abilities;
• Empowering a visible, effective ministry of social change addressing ethical, economic, and societal challenges;
• Providing a thriving, stimulating lifespan religious education program integrated into church life and reaching out to the greater community;
• Deepening our personal ties and welcoming visitors through fun-filled social and recreational events;
• Linking purposefully with our own and other denominational bodies and community organizations;
  
• Generating abundant resources within an inviting, accessible, well-maintained, and beautiful historic building.