God calls the worlds into being,

creates humankind in the divine image,
and sets before us the ways of life and death.

 

God seeks in holy love to save all people from aimlessness

and sin

 

God judges all humanity and all nations by that will of

righteousness declared through prophets and apostles.

 

In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Lord,

God has come to us
and shared our common lot,
conquering sin and death
and reconciling the whole creation to its Creator.

 

God bestows upon us the Holy Spirit,

creating and renewing the Church of Jesus Christ,
binding in covenant faithful people of all ages,
tongues and races.

God calls us into the Church

to accept the cost and joy of discipleship,
to be servants in the service of the whole human family,
to proclaim the gospel to all the world
and resist the powers of evil,
to share in Christ's baptism and eat at his table,
to join him in his passion and victory.

 

God promises all who trust in the gospel

forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace,
courage in the struggle for justice and peace,
the presence of the Holy Spirit in trial and rejoicing,
and eternal life in that kingdom which has no end.

Adapted from the Statement of Faith of the United Church of Christ, prepared by Robert V. Moss.

For More Information Contact:

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2183 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033
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