God is Still Speaking at the United Church of Christ
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Our faith is 2,000 years old. Our thinking is not.
- We believe in God’s continuing revelation of the Good News.
- 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
- 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
- we embrace all kinds of communities and new modes of thinking.
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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.
- We insist that God’s communion table is open, not closed
- God’s gift and claim in baptism are irrevocable.
- We advocate justice for all.
- We extend hospitality as a sign of God’s inclusive love.
- 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.
- Churches must be places of vitality in worship,
- learning
- advocacy. We are committed to working for justice, and we believe that lives are changed through global experiences and friendships.
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Why? Because God is still speaking
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We are working toward being people who are Listening2God