More about the UCC
No matter who you are
or where you are in life's journey
you are welcome here.
or where you are in life's journey
you are welcome here.
The United Church of Christ came into being in 1957 with the
union of two Protestant denominations: the Evangelical and Reformed
Church and the Congregational Christian Churches. Each of these was, in turn, the result of a union of two earlier traditions.
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Who We Are"Our faith is 2,000 years old. Our thinking is not."
"No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here." "Never place a period where God has placed a comma." "In essentials–unity, in nonessentials– diversity, in all things–charity," |
UCC FirstsThe UCC is a church of many firsts. You could say we've
always been an "Act Up" people. You can see from these stories that it's not always easy being first, but usually worth the risk! |
1853--First Woman Pastor
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What We BelieveWe believe in the triune God
We believe that each person is unique and valuable. We believe that each person is on a spiritual journey We believe that the persistent search for God produces an authentic relationship with God We believe that all of the baptized 'belong body and soul to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.' We believe that all people of faith are invited to join Christ at Christ's table for the sacrament of Communion. We believe the UCC is called to be a united and uniting church. We believe that God calls us to be servants in the service of others We believe that the UCC is called to be a prophetic church. We believe in the power of peace We are a people of possibility. |
The UCC Statement of Faith
We believe in you, O God, Eternal Spirit, God of our Savior Jesus Christ and our God, and to your deeds we testify:
You call the worlds into being, create persons in your own image, and set before each one the ways of life and death.
You seek in holy love to save all people from aimlessness and sin.
You judge people and nations by your righteous will declared through prophets and apostles.
In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Savior, you have come to us and shared our common lot, conquering sin and death and reconciling the world to yourself.
You bestow upon us your Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of
all ages, tongues, and races.
You call us into your church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, to be your servants in the service of others,
to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil, to share in Christ's baptism and eat at his table,
to join him in his passion and victory.
You promise to all who trust you forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace,
your presence in trial and rejoicing,
and eternal life in your realm which has no end.
Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto you.
Amen.
You call the worlds into being, create persons in your own image, and set before each one the ways of life and death.
You seek in holy love to save all people from aimlessness and sin.
You judge people and nations by your righteous will declared through prophets and apostles.
In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Savior, you have come to us and shared our common lot, conquering sin and death and reconciling the world to yourself.
You bestow upon us your Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of
all ages, tongues, and races.
You call us into your church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, to be your servants in the service of others,
to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil, to share in Christ's baptism and eat at his table,
to join him in his passion and victory.
You promise to all who trust you forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace,
your presence in trial and rejoicing,
and eternal life in your realm which has no end.
Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto you.
Amen.