The Open and Affirming Journey
Open and Affirming (or ONA for short) is the title for a UCC church that has made a covenant about welcoming all people. In June 2017, NGCC commissioned a team to explore officially becoming ONA. NGCC’s focus with our ONA process is “Extravagant Welcome.” As we explore ONA, in the coming months we will discuss and explore issues, read what the Bible says, and offer a variety of educational opportunities.
Even though NGCC is already an extremely hospitable congregation, becoming ONA would communicate this to those who feel excluded from church. Sadly, many people have heard the words “all are welcome” in churches, only to find that these words did not apply to them. Churches who are ONA communicate they are a welcoming spiritual home for all people, regardless of age, gender, political party, financial situation, marital status, sexuality, or life situation.
“Accept one another, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.”
Romans 15:7
Open and Affirming (or ONA for short) is the title for a UCC church that has made a covenant about welcoming all people. In June 2017, NGCC commissioned a team to explore officially becoming ONA. NGCC’s focus with our ONA process is “Extravagant Welcome.” As we explore ONA, in the coming months we will discuss and explore issues, read what the Bible says, and offer a variety of educational opportunities.
Even though NGCC is already an extremely hospitable congregation, becoming ONA would communicate this to those who feel excluded from church. Sadly, many people have heard the words “all are welcome” in churches, only to find that these words did not apply to them. Churches who are ONA communicate they are a welcoming spiritual home for all people, regardless of age, gender, political party, financial situation, marital status, sexuality, or life situation.
“Accept one another, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.”
Romans 15:7
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