The United Church of Christ Statement of Faith:
We believe in God, the Eternal Spirit, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our Father, and to his deeds we testify:
He calls the worlds into being, creates man in his own image and sets before him the ways of life and death. He seeks in hold love to save all people from aimlessness and sin. He judges men and nations by his righteous will declared through prophets and apostles. In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Lord, he has come to us and shared our common lot, conquering sin and death and reconciling the world to himself. He bestows upon us his Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages, tonues, and races. He call us into his church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, to be his servants in the service of men, 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. He promises to all who trust him forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace, his presence in trial and rejoicing, and eternal life in his kingdon which has no end. Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto him. Amen.
Mission, Vision, Purpose & Core Values
We are UNITED in Christ to be USED by God so people UNDERSTAND His love.
We are UNITED in Christ through:
Nurturing Relationships
Inviting Neighbors
Touching Needs
Exalting God
Deepenting Faith
We exist to be USED by God as a:
United and Uniting Church that
Shares Christ,
Expresses love,
Desires Liberty and Justice
UNDERSTAND His love:
Unity in Christ
New thinking, same truth
Devotion to God
Excellence honors God
Real life teaching
Still Speaking God
Testimonies, not tests, of faith
All are welcome
Neighbors everywhere matter
Diversity is celebrated
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