our money & Our Mission
We believe that we all get to participate in the reconciling work of God as we simply listen and respond to the invitation of the Spirit in the ordinary activity of our everyday lives. Here at VCC, we seek to be followers of Jesus known for their generosity, kindness and service to others. We believe that Jesus came to set people free, and our desire is to create space for connection to the living God for spiritual transformation into Christlikeness for the sake of others.
Yes, it's a big dream and one we believe God has given us. And yet, we don't think it is possible without a community of people who will live life together, practicing the way of Jesus in our neighborhoods, weaving a fabric of care and friendship for genuine reconciliation and renewal in everyday life. And we really believe this -- we are committed to being the presence of Jesus in the communities in which we live, work and play.
So what matters most? We believe that the teachings of Jesus directly confront and challenge our individualistic, consumeristic ways in which we see the world. Jesus invites us to look at what we have through a lens of abundance rather than scarcity and to use what we’ve been given to do good. This is why he told his disciples, “sell your possessions and give to the poor– because we live in a world where our Creator provides everything we need to be fulfilled. As Jesus said, “Life does not consist in the abundance of possessions,” (and I would add, consumptive experiences). We have enough and we don’t need more to be fulfilled in this moment.
The gospel invites us into a life of radical contentment, generosity, gratitude, trust and simplicity. We can reimagine our assumptions about time, money and material possession to pursue a life of greater freedom. We can choose to pursue meaning, value people, and engage the needs of those around us by investing in the mission of the church. We can be free to spend our time and money on what matters most.
Yes, it's a big dream and one we believe God has given us. And yet, we don't think it is possible without a community of people who will live life together, practicing the way of Jesus in our neighborhoods, weaving a fabric of care and friendship for genuine reconciliation and renewal in everyday life. And we really believe this -- we are committed to being the presence of Jesus in the communities in which we live, work and play.
So what matters most? We believe that the teachings of Jesus directly confront and challenge our individualistic, consumeristic ways in which we see the world. Jesus invites us to look at what we have through a lens of abundance rather than scarcity and to use what we’ve been given to do good. This is why he told his disciples, “sell your possessions and give to the poor– because we live in a world where our Creator provides everything we need to be fulfilled. As Jesus said, “Life does not consist in the abundance of possessions,” (and I would add, consumptive experiences). We have enough and we don’t need more to be fulfilled in this moment.
The gospel invites us into a life of radical contentment, generosity, gratitude, trust and simplicity. We can reimagine our assumptions about time, money and material possession to pursue a life of greater freedom. We can choose to pursue meaning, value people, and engage the needs of those around us by investing in the mission of the church. We can be free to spend our time and money on what matters most.