Q & A With the Minister, Reverend Mark Fountain > Belief Questions > Does being an historic church make you traditional?
Dear Friends:
These are answers to FAQ I receive about the church. They may not supply all the information you need, but perhaps they can start a conversation. Contact me at any time: mfountain@mac.com
Peace,
Mark Fountain, Minister
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Yes and no. Being over 140 years of age, we've come to value tradition. In fact, many people seek out our church because they want to discover, or perhaps rediscover, a place with "authentic spiritual roots" and "a larger story to share." In this respect, God has blessed us with a valuable and worthwhile gift.
What we avoid is "traditionalism," which can produce narrow minds, a stagnant spirit, and a sluggish response to change.
Tradition, rightly understood and practiced, is a creative pattern of life producing continuity between past, present, and future. A solid faith tradition creates for individuals and a congregation a kind of resilient platform on which we do not rest but, rather, build a promising future. We're so serious about this that presently we have a Long-Range Planning Group commissioned by our Church Council to study our direction and bring recommendations as we move forward.