Ilam is a church of ‘life-long learners’ who are committed to learning to love Jesus, follow his ways and to understand what it means for us to be part of the kingdom of God here and now. We acknowledge that this commitment must lead us to be involved as God’s servants in the world beyond our church community.
Ilam recognises that the realities of life and following Jesus raise profound questions for many. As a church we want to honestly wrestle with this to discern where God is leading us, and to respond with faltering steps of faith.
There are five values which guide our approach to life:
Belonging: Striving to be a family and community where where individuals of any age and background experiance grace, and feel loved, wanted, and connected. We are bound by a shared love of God, people and creation.
Accepting: Affirming each other in our joys, sorrows, struggles, strengths and weaknesses, thereby allowing our true selves to be known so that we can be Christ for each other.
Sharing: Participating together in community life and in so doing discovering and using our gifts, and drawing out and developing our strengths and passions
Engaging: Grappling with our understanding of theology and of our place in God’s kingdom, endeavouring to discern how best to live and serve in a Christ-like way
Serving: Demonstrating God’s love outside the church and family in our workplaces and communities, as well as overseas, through mission, creation care, commitment to social justice and ethical living.