| "What
does God require of you, but to do justice, and to love mercy,
and to walk humbly with your God?"
- Micah 6:8
As a member of the Universal
Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, we subscribe
to the beliefs of our denomination set forth in Article III
of its bylaws. (Read
the UFMCC Statement of Faith)
Micah 6:8 is carved into the cornerstone
of our sanctuary because we believe Jesus Christ is the liberating
Word of God revealed in Scripture that calls us to work for
justice, to be compassionate, while not holding ourselves
above others. In Christ we are delivered from all that would
keep us from the full, abundant life Jesus promised those
who follow him, saving us from sin, death, fear, alienation,
loneliness, inequality, and injustice.
We
believe God created and enjoys diversity and calls the Church
to reflect that by being inclusive of all those who follow
Jesus and attempt to live by his teachings, regardless of
gender, color, sexual orientation, ability, or any human condition.
The Spirit leads us to overcome boundaries, barriers, and
categories that would separate us one from another. Our language
in worship is inclusive in hopes that what we manifest in
words might be manifest in how we relate to people who may
be different from us or may feel less than welcome in our
culture. Jesus welcomed all—so we welcome all to our
open Communion table in Christ's name.
And we welcome YOU!
Helpful
information about Homosexuality & Religion
Homosexuality
and the Bible...Bad News or Good News?
Homosexuality:
Not a Sin, Not a Sickness
Our
Story Too...Reading the Bible with "New Eyes"
HIV/AIDS:
Is it God's Judgment?
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