We, the members of Second Presbyterian Church,
             celebrating our rich heritage
             and the faith we affirm in Jesus Christ as Lord,
claim our mission
             to be a growing and inclusive congregational community
             where all are committed:
                       to grow in knowledge of the faith,
                       in depth of spirituality,
                       in the quality of our fellowship,
                       and in compassion for all God's children
                                 and creation;
             to recognize and use effectively
                       the time, talents, and material gifts
                       of all members
                                 and of the congregation as a whole;
             to care actively
                       for the spiritual, physical, and intellectual needs
                       of persons in this congregation, community,
                                 and world,
             and to participate meaningfully
                       in the larger Church.