WHAT WE BELIEVE

 

 

Our Mission

We welcome into the full life and ministry of our church all those who seek Truth through Christ’s teachings. We recognize the diversity of human nature as a part of God’s universal plan and affirm all families and relationships founded on love, respect, responsibility, and trust.

 

Our Vision

"We believe there is still more light and truth  to break forth from God's holy word." We don’t all believe the same things – and we celebrate that! Each of us is on our own journey of faith, seeking to serve God, and walk in the ways of Jesus Christ through word and deed, as best we can. 

Our Values

We are intentionally anti-racist, seeking justice and equality for all people, everywhere. We work to eliminate racism and prejudice in ourselves and to honor and celebrate the different racial identities and backgrounds in our church family, our community, and in the world. 

WHAT WE BELIEVE

"We believe there is still more light and truth  to break forth from God's holy word."

 

- We take the Bible seriously, but not literally.

- Worship God with joyful hearts and open minds.

- Include children in the life and ministry of the church.

- Celebrate creativity and the arts.

- Seek to be inclusive of ALL people.

- Believe that growth in wisdom and 

   understanding happens at all stages of life.

- Are committed to working for justice for all people and for     the environment.

- Care for one another laugh easily, and rest in God's love.

- Look to Jesus as teacher, prophet, and Child of God. 

 

We recognize the diversity of human nature as a part of God’s universal plan and affirm all families and relationships founded on love, respect, responsibility, and trust.

 

We don’t all believe the same things – and we celebrate that! Each of us is on a journey of faith, seeking to serve God and walk in the ways of Jesus Christ as best we can. Our lives lead us down different paths.

 

As a community, we strive to love and support one another along the way.

 

For more information about what it means to be an ‘Open And Affirming” congregation, visit the United Church of Christ website.  

 

A Diverse Community of Faith

 

Church of the Good Shepherd UCC is a progressive, diverse community of faith, friendship, and service.

 

We are a member-led congregation. The Church Council oversees the life and ministry of the church on behalf of the congregation. Comprised of Officers, Ministry Team Leaders, and Members at Large, the Church Council is elected by the congregation during our annual June meeting, 

 

 

Open and Affirming


We recognize the diversity of human nature as a part of God’s universal plan and affirm all families and relationships founded on love, respect, responsibility, and trust.


We don’t all believe the same things – and we celebrate that! Each of us is on a journey of faith, seeking to serve God and walk in the ways of Jesus Christ as best we can. Our lives lead us down different paths.


Justice and Equality for All


We are intentionally anti-racist, seeking justice and equality for all people, everywhere. We work to eliminate racism and prejudice in ourselves and to honor and celebrate the different racial identities and backgrounds in our church family.





TRANSFORMING LIVES

 

We believe that what we do within each ministry flows purposefully out of what we value and love. What sets us apart from most churches? Approximately 90% of our members and associate members contribute their time and talents supporting ministries that are dear to their hearts through volunteering.

 

The ministry of Church of the Good Shepherd touches lives far beyond what we see on Sunday morning. This year, God's love found expression by transforming lives in many ways. Youth in the Dominican Republic are learning leadership skills, homeless people are sleeping under warm blankets, children are receiving school supplies, hungry families have food, and homeless LGBT+ youth are safe. 

 

One of our Family Promise guests recently said, "We're strangers, and yet you've been so kind to us. This place is changing my heart. For the first time, I'm beginning to believe there are good people in the world."