Meet Our Pastors
Bennie L. Blevins & Maggie Fout
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The Portsmouth Welcoming Community is a Community of Christ congregation. We believe that our actions as well as our words must bear witness to Jesus' sermon on the Mount. That sermon calls for tearing down walls that divide, discriminate, exclude, shame and exploit others.
The defining goal of Portsmouth Welcoming Community is the inclusion, love, and equality of all. In commitment to this goal, we aspire to build spiritual and socio-economic relationships based on meeting the needs of the most vulnerable. We pledge to openly stand up for racial, gender, ethnic and LGBTQ+ equality in our church and community. |
Community of Christ has 250,000 members in more than 60 nations. The church’s mission is to “proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities of joy, hope, love, and peace.” Community of Christ International Headquarters is located in Independence, Missouri, USA.
Mission Made Real
Christ’s mission is our mission. All ministries, personnel, and resources of the World Church are focused on the whole mission of Jesus Christ through five, life-changing, church-changing, and world-changing Mission Initiatives. Invite People to Christ Abolish Poverty, End Suffering Pursue Peace on Earth Develop Disciples to Serve Experience Congregations in Mission Christ's Mission—Our Mission—YOUR Mission |
Enduring Principles
Our Enduring Principles define the essence, heart, and soul of our faith community. They describe the personality of our church as expressed throughout the world. Grace and Generosity Sacredness of Creation Continuing Revelation Worth of All Persons All Are Called Responsible Choices Pursuit of Peace (Shalom) Unity and Diversity Blessings of Community Each principle includes statements that help explain its meaning. These statements are not meant to be limiting or comprehensive. |
The Portsmouth Welcoming Community is affiliated with Harmony and Welcoming Community Network. These are grassroots organizations within Community of Christ that envision communities which witness that persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities have sacred worth; are fully included, celebrated, and affirmed with their chosen faith traditions.
We are dedicated to the celebration of diversity. We are committed to exploring issues of spirituality and justice through dialogue, education, and action.
We are dedicated to the celebration of diversity. We are committed to exploring issues of spirituality and justice through dialogue, education, and action.
