Who We are at WLCC

At Walloon Lake Community Church, we have been on a transformative journey since 1898—a journey rooted in faith, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of God's mission. From our earliest days in the village of Talcott, built by hands and hearts committed to spreading the gospel, our church has grown into a thriving spiritual family. As we step into a new season with gratitude for our 126-year legacy, we are taking intentional time to reflect on the six core values that define who we are and guide everything we do.

First and foremost, Jesus is our everything. He is not a side note or an accessory to our faith—He is the foundation of our lives. In Him, we find justification, sanctification, and one day, glorification. Every word we teach, every song we sing, and every mission we pursue is centered on Jesus. As Colossians 3 reminds us, our real life is hidden with Christ in God. That’s why we are determined to lift Him highest and point others to Him above all else.

We also believe that prayer is our power. It’s not just a practice—it’s our lifeline. In every gathering, decision, and private moment, we seek God’s guidance and strength. Prayer is how we invite the resources of heaven into the needs of earth. Whether it’s a churchwide prayer event or a quiet cry for help, we acknowledge our dependence on the Lord and His ability to do what we cannot.

Community is another essential part of our DNA. Family is our framework, and we are convinced that we grow better together. Church is not a building or a program—it’s a spiritual family. God designed His people to live in unity, to bear with one another, and to be transformed through imperfect relationships in His perfect grace. We are deeply committed to being the kind of church where everyone belongs, even when it's messy.

Scripture is our source. We believe the Bible is inspired by God and completely sufficient for life, faith, and ministry. It’s not just a book we study—it’s the foundation upon which we build our lives. God’s Word instructs, corrects, equips, and leads us through every season. As a church, we commit to teaching and living out the truth of Scripture with courage and clarity.

Love is our lifestyle. We aim to love others with the same radical, sacrificial love that we have received from Jesus. This means that grace isn’t reserved for the polished—it’s offered freely to the broken, the searching, and the struggling. We want to be a church that loves without conditions, not just when it’s convenient or popular, but as a way of life in every season.

Finally, outreach is our objective. Lost people matter deeply to Jesus, and therefore they matter deeply to us. We are not content to keep the hope of the gospel to ourselves. Whether it's through local service, global missions, or simply extending an invitation to a friend, we are committed to making space for everyone to meet Jesus here. Even if it gets messy or uncomfortable, we believe that’s exactly where grace thrives.

These six values aren’t just ideals on a page—they are the heartbeat of our community. They shape how we live, how we serve, and how we love. As we move forward together, we do so with the confidence that when we live with sanctified purpose, our lives have power—and when we live with shared purpose, our church has power. Let’s continue to be transformed so that we can be a transforming presence in our world.

- Adapted from the sermon preached at our Walloon Lake campus on 5/4/2025.