The Mission Statement of Dapto Uniting was developed over a series of meetings of the Congregation in 2009 and was confirmed at Mission Planning Workshops held in 2022 and continues as part of our Mission Plan 2023-2025.
One way of looking at how Mission is defined in Dapto Uniting Church is to have a detailed look at our Mission Statement phrase by phrase.
At Dapto Uniting Church, we embrace the spirit of pilgrimage. Since our Mission Statement’s inception in July 2009, we’ve intentionally used the word “seeking” to convey that we are on a continuous journey—a community of pilgrims. We recognise that we haven’t reached our destination; instead, our focus lies in the process of becoming.
In 2023, we revisited and reconfirmed our commitment. Our Mission Plan serves as a compass, guiding us toward fulfilling our collective vision.
This phrase is intended to affirm the concept that a light should not be hidden. Our activity is intentional and observable. We are desiring to be a witness to the love and grace of our God, sharing in obvious ways that love and grace to all the people we encounter.
At Dapto Uniting Church, we understand that being followers goes beyond mere imitation. Instead, we embrace discipleship—a dynamic process. Here’s what it means for us:
Imitating Actions: As followers, we mirror the compassionate actions of the One we follow. Our lives reflect His love and grace.
Listening to Teaching: We eagerly listen to His teachings, seeking wisdom and guidance. His words shape our understanding and guide our steps.
Empowerment: Our journey isn’t passive. We’re empowered by the One we follow—the source of our strength and purpose.
We embark on a daring quest, following the trail of Jesus Christ, our Champion and the Divine Word made flesh. He is the essence of the everlasting God, intertwined with our mortal journey. In Him, we find our strength, our inspiration, and the paragon for our adventures.
Our journey is one of courage and victory. We gather in prayer, seek divine guidance, and thoughtfully plan our path forward. Our mission is hands-on involvement, and when we face challenges, we support each other generously, working together with our fellow community champions.
There are two aspects of our active mission. We are both "in" the community and provide support "for" the community. We see ourselves as part of the community and our focus is on the community.
In crafting our Mission Statement, we ignited a vibrant dialogue to define “the community.” Our consensus cast a net as broad as the horizon itself. It embraces not only our cherished church family but extends to our neighbours near and far, spanning from our local area to the global stage. Our commitment knows no bounds—unrestrained by geography, creed, culture, identity, gender identity or race. We labour for all, a beacon of unity and service in an unbounded fellowship.