The purpose of the Council is expressed in the Preamble, Guiding Values, and Mission of our Bylaws. Preamble "As people of faith, we hereby affirm our common humanity is deeper than our divisions. We are aware of the richness of our varied religious traditions. We join to work together for the good of the people and for reconciliation among all races and conditions and ideologies." Guiding Values To bring a spiritual perspective to community issues. To weave the thread of community by honoring the diversity of religious expression and ethnic background. Mission To promote understanding and respectful relationships among diverse faith communities by offering opportunities for education, worship, fellowship and service together. From DCIC's Bylaws adopted May 19, 2011