Run With Us: Navigating Complex Issues

Abortion and the Value of Life

We believe that every life is sacred because every person is created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). We hold that life begins in the womb and is to be protected and cherished. But we also believe grace is greater than our past. If someone has faced an abortion or is wrestling with that decision, we want to walk with them—offering prayer, healing, and the hope of the gospel, not shame.. Family begins with belonging. We believe that every person is called into deep spiritual family, not just attendance.
  • Our heart: To be a community where both truth and compassion are real.
  • Our focus: Support for women and families, not judgment.
  • Our prayer: That our church will be a place of redemption for those who carry wounds from the past.

Gender, Sexuality, and Identity

We hold a traditional biblical view of marriage—between one man and one woman—and we believe our identity is first and foremost rooted in Christ (Genesis 2:24, Galatians 3:28). We also recognize that gender and sexuality are deeply personal and often connected to pain, longing, or confusion. We want to be a church where people can belong before they believe or behave like us. Family begins with belonging. We believe that every person is called into deep spiritual family, not just attendance.
We align with Vineyard Canada’s posture:
  • We love and welcome every person—no matter their story or orientation.
  • We hold to Scripture as our guide for marriage and sexuality.
  • We walk with people at their pace, without pressure or rejection.

Israel and God’s Heart for the Nations

We believe that Israel holds a unique and ongoing role in God’s redemptive plan. When God called Abraham, He made a promise that still echoes today:
“I will bless you… I will bless those who bless you… and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” — Genesis 12:2–3 (NKJV)

Through Israel, God brought His Word, His covenants, and ultimately Jesus the Messiah, who is the blessing for all nations (Galatians 3:8, Matthew 1:1). God’s love for the world was revealed through a particular people, and His plan to bless the whole world began with them.

Because of this, we believe it is right and biblical to bless Israel—to honor God’s covenant, pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6), and reject all forms of anti-Semitism.

But blessing Israel does not mean uncritical support for every political decision. It means honoring God’s faithfulness to His people, while also grieving with all who suffer—whether Jew or Arab, Israeli or Palestinian. We pray not just for Israel’s peace, but for peace in the entire region, for reconciliation between people groups long divided.

Our posture is:

  • To bless Israel as God has commanded, while remembering His love for all peoples.
  • To recognize Jesus as the fulfillment of Israel’s calling, who brings blessing to every tribe and tongue.
  • To pursue peace, justice, and reconciliation wherever there is conflict.
We long for the day when Jew and Gentile, Israeli and Arab, will worship the Lamb side by side—when swords are beaten into plowshares, and Christ is all in all (Isaiah 2:4, Revelation 7:9–10).

How We Hold These Convictions

  • We lead with love. (John 13:35)
  • We hold Scripture as our compass. (2 Timothy 3:16)
  • We invite questions and dialogue. We’d rather walk with people than throw stones from a distance.