Mission Statement
Approved by Session: June 29, 2010
Matthew 5:14-16
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."
Vision Statement:
God calls the Presbyterian Church of Morris Plains to be a shining example to the world of God's love and grace.
Mission Statement:
The Presbyterian Church of Morris Plains is called to be a caring family of Christians living out our faith together and building a contagious Christian community that spreads God's love into the world.
Joyfully, we celebrate the Word of God through Bible study, diverse worship opportunities, music, prayer, and the call to serve others.
Joyfully, we nurture connections deep and wide with all ages that they may grow in their understanding of Jesus Christ.
Joyfully, we serve using our individual talents to create a caring environment that supports others in their spiritual, emotional, physical, and social needs.
Church logo:
Our logo takes the informal “Mr. Joy” concept to a whole new level. We each are part of a church community, with Christ at our center, so it is fitting that our logo suggests new “joy individuals” coming together to form a cross. Some might see the parts of the logo coming together to form a star or a beacon of light, with the circle in the background suggesting the world in which we live, serve, and spread His light.
Learn more about the PC(USA):
GAMC Overview:
Offering the World a Visible Witness of Jesus Christ
This 19-minute program features stories from the seven ministry areas of the General Assembly Mission Council. Learn how the PC(USA) is involved in evangelism and church growth, leadership training, vocation discernment, world mission, racial ethnic ministries, peace and justice, relief and development and theology, worship and education. These stories show how we as Presbyterians are disciples of Jesus Christ — locally and globally.