Titus’ Episcopal Church is a vibrant, welcoming, historic, predominantly black parish which, through Divine Guidance, serves God and our community by opening doors, ears, eyes, and hearts as we minister to all people. Titus’ is a diverse and growing community committed to walking with Christ by serving others, pursuing justice and welcoming all. VISION STATEMENT
God dreams for St.Titus’ to be sacr
ed ground where all of God’s children
experience the unconditional love of Jesus. In faithful response, we will offer
Spirit-filled worship where people from diverse backgrounds encounter God. As an intergenerational community, we will deepen our faith through sharing
scripture, Christian tradition and our own experience. We will be open and
authentic with one another, and respond to the needs of our neighbors with
compassion and creativity. Our passion for God’s justice and peace will compel us to become agents for social, political, and economic transformation. VALUES STATEMENT
LOVE : We find joy and fulfillment in our relationships with God, ourselves and one another, patiently persisting through adversity, despair, conflict, and suffering. When confronted by anger and resentment, we practice forgiveness and reconciliation. JUSTICE: Justice is the public face of love. Our society must be set up in such a way that everyone has what they need to flourish and be in right relationship with one another. We engage our institutions and communities in the spirit of Ubuntu: “I am because we are.” We ourselves cannot be whole until all are made whole. SERVICE: Following the example of Jesus, we prayerfully discern and minister to the needs of others — both within St. Titus’ and beyond — with compassionate presence, providing spiritual, emotional and financial support. WELCOME: As a historically Black church, we welcome others because we know how it feels to be made unwelcome. We affirm the worth and dignity of every human being, celebrating individual diversity and embracing the common ties that bind us together.
