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2007 MISSION Statement
First Presbyterian Church of Poughkeepsie

The First Presbyterian Church of Poughkeepsie is a caring community of believers who seek strength and direction to be the faithful heart and hands of Christ for each other and our community.

How do we fulfill our Mission?  We:

• Continue a process of spiritual development in all aspects of the life of the church so that we may discern God's purpose for our lives and for the Church.
   
• Further develop the Church's significant ministry of pastoral care both within and beyond the Church's membership.
   
• Let God's Word feed the minds and hearts of the congregation through educational opportunities in the Church and with the broader community.
   
• Meet our brothers and sisters in this urban community at the foot of the cross of Jesus Christ so that Christ may tear down remaining walls and teach us to love our neighbor in new ways.
   
• Will open ourselves to offer alternative styles of worship so that Christ may be experienced and God's word may be heard in new ways.

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