THE PERFECT CHURCH
FOR PEOPLE WHO AREN'T
We offer extravagant hospitality, vibrant worship, spiritual formation for all ages and an opportunity to make a difference through service and mission both locally and around the world.
We invite you to look around and get a feel for our faith community…
then please join us!
Feel free to share any comments or questions that might be
on your mind online or via phone at 518-729-7127
We look forward to meeting you!
Journey UCC Leadership Team
No matter who YOU are,
or where YOU are on life's journey,
YOU're welcome here!
Never Place a Period
Where God Has Placed a Comma.
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We believe the church’s mission is to change lives – individually, systematically, and globally. We work to make transformation possible, but trust in God’s grace. This is why we insist that churches must be places of vitality in worship, learning and advocacy. We are committed to working for justice, and we believe that lives are changed through global experiences and friendships. Why?
Because God is still speaking,
Our faith is 2000 years old. Our thinking is not.
We believe in God’s continuing testament. This is why we are committed to hearing God’s ancient story anew and afresh in our lives and in the world today. We try to remain attentive to God’s creative movement in the world. Religion and science are not mutually exclusive, and your head and your heart are both welcomed into our places of worship. We prepare our members and leaders to be engaged in ministry in the present and future church, and we embrace all kinds of communities and new modes of thinking. Why? Because God is still speaking,
We believe in extravagant welcome. This is why we insist that God’s communion table is open, not closed, and God’s gifts and claim in baptism are irrevocable. We advocate justice for all. Our congregations extend hospitality as a sign of God’s inclusive love. We teach that evangelism – offering bread to those in search of it – is God’s mission. Our perspective is global, not provincial. We work with – not against – people of other faiths. Why?
Because God is still speaking,
Isn’t it Time for Religion with Relevance? You’re Invited. Join us in the United Church of Christ.
We’re not a perfect church, but we do try to be faithful. We are known for arriving early on issues of inclusivity and justice. We were the first to ordain an African-American pastor (1785), a woman (1853), an openly gay person (1972), and the first to affirm same-gender marriage equality (2005). We believe faith requires tenderness and courage, a kind of big love that is committed to changing people’s lives – in our churches, but also in the world around us. We call it religion with relevance. Why not give it a try? We hope you’ll visit!
You can learn more, get access to great resources and get UCC news at UCC.org