Background

Since its formation, the pursuit of God’s glory and neighbors’ good has always been central to Arbor Covenant Church’s congregational identity.  The Arbor Good Neighbor House is a fresh expression of that unshakeable commitment that first took root at the end of McDivitt Road nearly sixty years ago.  

In response to challenges and opportunities presented by recent years and through new possibilities created by deepening partnerships, Arbor Covenant Church has reimagined our space and renamed it the Arbor Good Neighbor House.  The intent behind this is to pursue the good of our neighborhood together, alongside a widening circle of neighbors in south Madison.  

Mission

The ARBOR GOOD NEIGHBOR HOUSE (AGNH) exists to connect neighbors and provide common ground for community interaction.  

Vision

We do this to foster a sense of belonging, to facilitate the collective pursuit of community-initiated goals, and to help everyone in the community become better neighbors.  

Core Values & Convictions

• Collaboration between organizations and groups unlock possibilities that cannot be achieved by entities acting alone.  

• Everyone can contribute. The more people who do, the better.

• Diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthen collective efforts and enrich communities.    

• The vitality of a community is best assessed by how well it upholds, supports, and includes its most vulnerable members.  

• Community thrives through sustainable, equitable practices that recognize our inherent interconnectedness with each other and creation/and the surrounding environment. 

• Flourishing communities provides safe space for grief, sadness, and anger, while never forgetting to embrace joy, seek beauty, and pursue fun.  

• As people’s capacity to engage, regard, and love their neighbors grows, communities are transformed.