OUR VALUES
COMMUNITY
Community is at the heart of A WORK IN PROGRESS. Whether we're gathering for Vespers, sharing a potluck meal, or hosting game night at Lafayette Transitional Housing, we believe meaningful connections grow through shared experiences and showing up for one another.
Hospitality is more than a warm welcome. It's about making room for different perspectives, building relationships, and creating opportunities for everyone to feel valued and included. At AWIP, community extends beyond our own gatherings and into the neighborhoods and organizations we serve alongside.
JUSTICE
We are committed to living out our values and matching actions with our words. We advocate for healthy, vibrant communities, stand in solidarity with those in the margins and support eco-friendly policies. We are passionate about creating positive change and working collaboratively towards a better, more inclusive world. Join us in our journey to make a difference.
SABBATH
We gather on Sundays for a weekly vesper service. During this time of meditation and contemplation, we use poems, songs, and holy conversations to reflect on everyday life and God’s participation in it. We value the sense of belonging that comes from being community for each other. We hope you will join us!
SERVICE
We are committed to doing good in the world. We attempt to work with partners whenever possible. We look for opportunities to support existing programs and services in our neighborhood by filling in the gaps.
OUR VISION
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At A WORK IN PROGRESS, we are a building community.
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We are committed to caring for our neighbors, being peacemakers, and practicing the sabbath. ​
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We believe everyone is created in the image of God and that we are connected in the spirit.
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We hold sacred our diversity and oneness with all creation.
We consider questions, doubts, and different views as relevant as sacred texts.
We believe that God is love.
We dedicate time, energy, and resources to doing good in the world.
We set aside time for recreational and social activities. We enjoy hiking and campfires.
We honor the need for rest and renewal both in and outside community.
A WORK IN PROGRESS IS ​____________.
An Open, Welcome, and Trusted Community