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Open and Affirming

The Congregational Church of Needham is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. That means that we have completed a process of study and have voted as a congregation to adopt a statement welcoming lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, as well as those in other marginalized groups, into the full life and ministry of our church. The ONA Program is part of the UCC Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns.

 

Our Open and Affirming (ONA) Statement

As a covenant community we are committed to the belief
that all people are created equal before God.

In affirmation of the inclusive love of Christ Jesus,
we welcome persons of any race, gender, age, sexual orientation,
ability and economic circumstance to full participation in our community
life and ministry.

We strive to reflect these beliefs in the language
and content of our worship and in our lives together.

 

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