Welcome Statement 2005
First Congregational
United Church of Christ
Moorhead, Minnesota
Welcome Statement
We, the members of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, are called by God to live as one community. We strive to love, as we are loved by God, both freely and unconditionally. We recognize, celebrate, and affirm the full humanity of all individuals, with our God-given diversity. We do not seek to erase our differences, but to journey together in faith toward greater understanding and mutual respect.
Therefore we intentionally welcome all individuals regardless of ability, age, class, culture, ethnicity, gender, race or sexual orientation into full fellowship and participation in the life of the church.
We strive, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to become more like Jesus in our love and support of one another, in order to oppose and overcome any injustice, oppression, and prejudice that continues in our society, our communities and ourselves.
Adopted 24 April 2005
United Church of Christ
Moorhead, Minnesota
Welcome Statement
We, the members of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, are called by God to live as one community. We strive to love, as we are loved by God, both freely and unconditionally. We recognize, celebrate, and affirm the full humanity of all individuals, with our God-given diversity. We do not seek to erase our differences, but to journey together in faith toward greater understanding and mutual respect.
Therefore we intentionally welcome all individuals regardless of ability, age, class, culture, ethnicity, gender, race or sexual orientation into full fellowship and participation in the life of the church.
We strive, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to become more like Jesus in our love and support of one another, in order to oppose and overcome any injustice, oppression, and prejudice that continues in our society, our communities and ourselves.
Adopted 24 April 2005
Proposed 2018 Welcome Statement Revisions
First Congregational
United Church of Christ
Moorhead, Minnesota
Welcome Statement
We, the members of First Congregational United Church of Christ, an Open and Affirming congregation, are called by God to live as one community. We recognize the full humanity of all individuals. We do not seek to erase our God-given diversity, but to celebrate it and to seek justice as we journey together in faith toward greater understanding and mutual respect.
We are guided by the teaching of Jesus “Love your neighbor as yourself,” (Matthew 22:39) as we seek to embody the words “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.” We intentionally welcome, celebrate, stand with, and affirm all individuals including, but not limited to, those of every ability, age, class, culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation into full fellowship and participation in the life of the church.
While our welcome may not always be perfect, we will strive, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to become more like Jesus in our love and support of one another. We seek to oppose and overcome any injustice, oppression, or prejudice that continue in our society, our communities, our church, and ourselves.
Draft 19 March 2018
Moorhead, Minnesota
United Church of Christ
Moorhead, Minnesota
Welcome Statement
We, the members of First Congregational United Church of Christ, an Open and Affirming congregation, are called by God to live as one community. We recognize the full humanity of all individuals. We do not seek to erase our God-given diversity, but to celebrate it and to seek justice as we journey together in faith toward greater understanding and mutual respect.
We are guided by the teaching of Jesus “Love your neighbor as yourself,” (Matthew 22:39) as we seek to embody the words “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.” We intentionally welcome, celebrate, stand with, and affirm all individuals including, but not limited to, those of every ability, age, class, culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation into full fellowship and participation in the life of the church.
While our welcome may not always be perfect, we will strive, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to become more like Jesus in our love and support of one another. We seek to oppose and overcome any injustice, oppression, or prejudice that continue in our society, our communities, our church, and ourselves.
Draft 19 March 2018
Moorhead, Minnesota
