Transformation
- We believe that a just and peaceful world is possible and join individuals and communities across our network in seeking freedom from oppressive structures and systems by intentionally committing ourselves to the work of liberation.
- We commit to the work of healing our woundedness, honoring that which is life-giving, and challenging ourselves to create and embody patterns of life that will sustain us for the work of reconciliation.
- We acknowledge our deep need to learn and grow, remaining humble, curious, and open to change.
- We offer our time and talent to the work of justice, serving through local nonprofits to create a better society for all.
Empowerment
- We value the unique contribution of every individual and commit to walking alongside each other and using our resouces to lift up and grow each others' leadership and voice.
- We bless our unique giftedness and accept responsibility for building greater capacity within ourselves for leadership, compassion, and hope.
- We trust collaboration, committing to support each other and to hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards of integrity, safety, and accountability.
- We recognize that failure teaches us how to succeed and accept our mistakes as opportunities to practice vulnerability, resilience, and leadership.
Community
- We trust that residential programs centered on community covenants offer a unique opportunity to practice building authentic relationships grounded in shared values and purpose and commit to practices that foster our own growth in empathy, persistence, resiliency, and accountability.
- We challenge ourselves to expand our understanding of community, advancing outward with compassion and risking our comfort to find oneness with others, recognizing with gratitude the inherent reciprocity in all relationships.
- We create and curate generative spaces where ESC programs, staff, and volunteers can gather, share, and create resources, friendship, support, and learning.
- We nurture fun and joy as integral components of a well-rounded life and as a powerful means for creating connection with others.
Faithfulness
- We explore spiritual connectedness and embodiment as a regular aspect of our common life, honoring our Christian identity and Episcopal tradition while exploring and embracing all expressions of a spiritual and holistic life.
- We embrace the opportunity to explore our spiritual journey, trusting that through practices centered on learning, personal and community discernment, and practice we will find new ways of connecting with that which is greater than ourselves.
- We celebrate the diversity inherent in all of creation and commit to reflecting this diversity by building equitable, welcoming, and affirming spaces in which trust, authenticity, and honesty are valued and uplifted.
- We value Sabbath as an important part of a healthy rhythm of life and embrace regular periods of rest and reflection.
