Our Mission
Through the power of the Spirit, Beneficent Church creates meaningful connections to God and one another and promotes justice, peace and healing in our local and global communities. We are a Christ-centered, Open and Affirming, racially, culturally, and socio-economically diverse congregation.
Our Values
- We value heartfelt preaching and teaching—inspiring and encouraging people to follow Jesus. (Matthew 28: 19-20)
- We value our local and global communities—reaching out to the spiritual and emotional needs of others, seeking to do justice, to make peace, and to love our neighbors. (Micah 6:8, John 13:34-35)
- We value worship—together expressing and seeking our love and connection to God and our gratitude for the abundant life God has given us through Jesus. (Psalm 103: 1-5)
- We value communal and individual prayer—sustaining us in good and bad times. (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
- We value fellowship—building relationships where people can find a spiritual home of welcome, belonging, and safety. (Colossians 2:2)
- We value continuing to develop our cultural relevance—striving to recognize, validate, affirm, and reflect the various cultures present within our local community so that we can enrich one another and join in the gospel together. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
The Beneficent Church community exemplifies and lives out the
affirmation, “All are welcome” —something churches often profess but fail to honor. In Beneficent Church, we have been embraced as we are and have found our long-sought-after spiritual home.
Leslie and John Felker
I am proud to be a lifelong member of Beneficent! I grew up in our
Sunday School, married another Beneficent member who sang in the choir, and raised our family in our Sunday School.
Irene Hope
Beneficent was a Godsend to me when I was grieving the loss of my parents. I found it to be a comforting and completely accepting place for me personally.
Valerie Tutson