Mission
The mission of the MPV-Atlanta Chapter is to provide an open forum and spiritual community based on Islamic principles for the diverse voices of people of faith.
Vision
The vision of the fellowship is to become an integral part of the Islamic and Interfaith communities locally, nationally, and internationally through the implementation of critical thinking, scholarly study, spiritual awareness, community action, and educational outreach.
Values
- The fellowship encourages inter-faith dialogue and cooperation.
- The fellowship values the continuous pursuit of knowledge.
- The fellowship values gender equality in all areas of life and worship.
- The fellowship respects interpretation and open discussion of religious/spiritual issues.
- The fellowship believes that the study and search for spiritual enlightenment will lead to peaceful and loving relationships among humankind.
- The fellowship believes that all people regardless of age, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, culture, language, social status, religious or philosophical affiliation, or education have the ability to be valuable contributory members to the fellowship.
- The fellowship believes that Islam is a solid foundation for communion with God.
- The fellowship believes in an egalitarian and thoughtful approach to tradition.
Bill of Rights
The fellowship protects the basic human rights of both men and women.
- We believe that all people have the right to worship freely.
- We believe that all people have the right to a safe and supportive worship environment.
- We believe that all people should have equal access to worship spaces.
- We believe that all people have the right to visual and auditory access to all worship areas.
- We believe that all people have the right to worship and participate in fellowship activities without segregation.
- We believe that all people have the right to freely express themselves and address any and all people associated with the fellowship.
- We believe that all people have the ability to participate in active leadership roles including leading worship, teaching, advising, and managing fellowship business.
- We believe that all people have the right to fully participate in all fellowship activities.
- We believe that all people have the right to be treated and addressed in a respectful manner.
- We believe that all people have the right to have their concerns heard and addressed.
- We believe that all people have the right to dress as their conscience dictates when worshiping with the fellowship.