UCC Social Justice
In the United Church of Christ, we are engaged in social justice issues.
The UCC started in the 60's with the Civil Right movement, has been advocating for gay rights since the 70's, and took on environmental racism in the 80's.
In 2005, the UCC was the first church in America to endorse marriage equality.
Justice.
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Click here to find convenient links for contacting your representatives.
In the United Church of Christ, we are engaged in social justice issues.
The UCC started in the 60's with the Civil Right movement, has been advocating for gay rights since the 70's, and took on environmental racism in the 80's.
In 2005, the UCC was the first church in America to endorse marriage equality.
Justice.
Join us.
Click here to find convenient links for contacting your representatives.
Open and Affirming
North Guilford Congregational is an Open and Affirming Congregation, wherein community members will be welcome regardless of race/ethnicity, national origin, age, economic or marital status, physical or mental situation, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
NGCC’s Open and Affirming Statement:
We covenant with God and each other to live and love as Jesus taught. Following Christ’s example, we strive to be an all-embracing community, welcoming people of any age, economic status, ethnicity, family structure, gender, gender identity or expression, marriage status, mental or physical ability, race, sexual orientation, or theological tradition – without exceptions, without exclusions. This covenant upholds the right for all to participate equally and fully in every aspect of the life, ministry and sacraments of the church. With open hearts and minds we strive for reconciliation as we seek to become the fully inclusive community of faith that God calls us to be.
We covenant with God and each other to live and love as Jesus taught. Following Christ’s example, we strive to be an all-embracing community, welcoming people of any age, economic status, ethnicity, family structure, gender, gender identity or expression, marriage status, mental or physical ability, race, sexual orientation, or theological tradition – without exceptions, without exclusions. This covenant upholds the right for all to participate equally and fully in every aspect of the life, ministry and sacraments of the church. With open hearts and minds we strive for reconciliation as we seek to become the fully inclusive community of faith that God calls us to be.
North Guilford Congregational Church
Council Statement on Social Justice
As Christians, our faith calls us to do justice, seek peace, and work to better the world. The Bible instructs us to do this by caring for the least and the lowliest, the vulnerable and the oppressed, the neighbor and the stranger.
NGCC has a politically diverse congregation. While the church is not partisan (promoting or denouncing any political party or politician), we are called to be political (actively engaged in the world around us, locally, nationally, and globally). Whenever and wherever we see injustice, we have a Christian obligation to speak prophetically and strive to effect change. Even with differing political affiliations and ideologies, the church stands up for what is right and just, as well as stands united through our Christian values. Our church serves as an example of how our nation can move beyond differences to work harmoniously for the betterment of all. In all times and places, the church unites to be active and involved, insisting on justice, peace, compassion, and equality.
We agree to differ.
We resolve to love.
We unite to serve.
Council Statement on Social Justice
As Christians, our faith calls us to do justice, seek peace, and work to better the world. The Bible instructs us to do this by caring for the least and the lowliest, the vulnerable and the oppressed, the neighbor and the stranger.
NGCC has a politically diverse congregation. While the church is not partisan (promoting or denouncing any political party or politician), we are called to be political (actively engaged in the world around us, locally, nationally, and globally). Whenever and wherever we see injustice, we have a Christian obligation to speak prophetically and strive to effect change. Even with differing political affiliations and ideologies, the church stands up for what is right and just, as well as stands united through our Christian values. Our church serves as an example of how our nation can move beyond differences to work harmoniously for the betterment of all. In all times and places, the church unites to be active and involved, insisting on justice, peace, compassion, and equality.
We agree to differ.
We resolve to love.
We unite to serve.
