Who We Are
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We trace our heritage to the pilgrims who arrived in
Massachusetts seeking religious freedom.
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.
We are the first denomination to ordain women
ministers and the first to ordain gays and lesbians
as ministers.
We, the United Church of Christ, are faithful
Christians, liberal/progressive in theology and
rooted in the word of God.
We recognize our calling both as individuals and as
the church to live in the world:
* Ministering to its needs
* Contributing to the welfare of all
* Being enriched by those aspects of culture that
help to make life more human
* Working to support laws that reflect God’s just and
loving purposes for the world
* Seeking justice and equality for all the needs of
God’s people.
We are a “God is Still Speaking Church.”
Massachusetts seeking religious freedom.
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.
We are the first denomination to ordain women
ministers and the first to ordain gays and lesbians
as ministers.
We, the United Church of Christ, are faithful
Christians, liberal/progressive in theology and
rooted in the word of God.
We recognize our calling both as individuals and as
the church to live in the world:
* Ministering to its needs
* Contributing to the welfare of all
* Being enriched by those aspects of culture that
help to make life more human
* Working to support laws that reflect God’s just and
loving purposes for the world
* Seeking justice and equality for all the needs of
God’s people.
We are a “God is Still Speaking Church.”
Our Vision
At First Congregational United
Church of Christ we gather to
worship God. We know ourselves
as a Christian community through
worship, learning, fellowship and
service.
As part of the Body of Christ, we
seek to express, receive and share
spiritual wholeness, strengthen
our knowledge of God’s love for
us and all people, cherish
individuality and to be aware of
and respond to the needs of God’s
people.
At First Congregational United
Church of Christ we gather to
worship God. We know ourselves
as a Christian community through
worship, learning, fellowship and
service.
As part of the Body of Christ, we
seek to express, receive and share
spiritual wholeness, strengthen
our knowledge of God’s love for
us and all people, cherish
individuality and to be aware of
and respond to the needs of God’s
people.
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