UCCP VISION AND MISSIONS
The UCCP Strategic Plan and Quadrennial Program Thrusts
In 1998, the process for the formulation of the VMG Strategic Plan began, Approved by the General Assembly of 2002, the VMG Strategic Plan outlines the direction of the church's life and work based on its self-understanding.
Our Vision
The United Church of Christ in the Philippines, a responsible, empowered, self-reliant and caring community of Christian believers committed to the pursuit of a transformed church and society towards an abundant and meaningful life for all.
Our Mission
In light of such a vision, the United Church of Christ in the Philippines, therefore commits itself to the mission of establishing and uniting the community of faith for the proclamation of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ towards the transformation of both church and society.
Our Goals
The United Church of Christ in the Philippines will translate its mission into life-work that will focus on the restoration of its relations, a foretaste of God’s reign or Shalom.
1. To strengthen the faith community.
2. To enrich the life-work of communities where local churches are located.
3. To deepen the impact of its collective response to societal issues and concerns.
Program Thrusts for the Qudrennium 2006-2010
To specifically present the needs of the whole UCCP by continuing challenges of mission from above vision, mission and goals, the General Assembly responds to the loud call for growth this quadrennium 2006-2010:
1. shared understanding of the faith of the Church;
2. strengthened internal human resources particularly the church workers and the enablers that would ensure responsible and effective church leadership for generations to come;
3. deepening of the Church’s understanding of the state, needs and sentiments of members and of local churches and through an information-based analysis of needs and planning process;
4. vibrant and contextualized worship life of congregations, stronger fellowship and warm caring system in our faith communities;
5. steadfast prophetic witness of the Church in the communities amidst the wounds afflicting society;
6. stronger inter-faith, ecumenical and international relationship and meaningful expression of partnership in mission; and
7. faithful and fruitful practice of the stewardship of our God-given resources and improved capacity of the Church to support its mission and ministries (General Assembly, Digos City, May 2006).
