In the Triune God
Creator, resurrected Christ, the Sole Head of the Church, and the Holy Spirit who guides and brings about the creative and redemptive work of God in the world.
That each person is unique and valuable
It is the will of God that every person belong to a family of faith where they have a strong sense of being valued and loved.
The persistent search for God produces an authentic relationship with God
Engendering love, strengthening faith, dissolving guilt, and giving life purpose and direction.
That all of the baptized belong body & soul to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
No matter who, no matter what, no matter where we are on life’s journey, we all belong to God and to one worldwide community of faith.
We are a people of peace
And work for nonviolent solutions to local, national, and international problems.
All people of faith are invited to join Christ at Christ’s table for the sacrament of Communion
Just as many grains of wheat are gathred to make one loaf of bread and many grapes are gathered to make one cup of wine, we, the many people of God, are made int he body of Christ, the Church.
The United Church of Christ is called to be a United & Uniting Church
The United Church of Christ, the denomination of which we are a part, has no rigid formulation of doctrine or attachment to creeds or structures. Love and unity in the midst of diversity are our greatest assets.
God calls us to be servants in the service of others
And to be good stewards of the earth’s resources.
The United Church of Christ is called to be a prophetic Church
In the tradition of the prophets and apostles, God calls the Church to speak truth to power, liberate the oppressed, care for the poor, and comfort the afflicted.
We are a people of possibility
In the United Church of Christ, members, congregations, and structures have the breathing room to explore and hear the voice of a still-speaking God.
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Our faith is 2,000 years old. Our thinking is not. We believe in God’s continuing testament. This is why we are committed to hearing God’s ancient story anew and afresh in our lives and in the world today. We try to remain attentive to God’s creative movement in the world. Religion and science are not mutually exclusive, and your head and heart are both welcomed into our places of worship. We prepare our members and leaders to be engaged in ministry in the present and future church, and we embrace all kinds of communities and new modes of thinking.
Why? Because God is still speaking: No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. We believe in extravagant welcome. This is why we insist that God’s communion table is open, not closed, and God’s gift and claim in baptism are irrevocable. We advocate justice for all. Our congregations extend hospitality as a sign of God’s inclusive love. We teach that evangelism offering bread to those in search of it is God’s mission. Our perspective is global, not provincial. We work with not against people of other faiths.
Why? Because God is still speaking: Never place a period where God has placed a comma. We believe the church’s mission is to change lives individually, systemically and globally. We work to make transformation possible, but trust in God’s grace. This is why we insist that churches must be places of vitality in worship, learning and advocacy. We are committed to working for justice, and we believe that lives are changed through global experiences and friendships. Because God is still speaking,