What Do We Believe?

The United Church of Christ embraces a theological heritage that affirms the Bible as the authoritative witness to the Word of God, the creeds of the ecumenical councils, and the confessions of the Reformation. The Conference affirms that the settings of the church (local congregations, conferences and associations, and national ministries of the General Synod) are bound to one another in covenant by God's call to God's mission. In covenant, the Conference shares responsibility for faithfulness to God's mission with local churches and the national ministries of the General Synod. In exercising that responsibility, each setting is guided by freedom of conscience and stewardship of the historic faith, and honors the advice and ministries of the others.

The UCC seeks to connect members to what matters in life by emphasizing six important beliefs:

• We are people of God's extravagant welcome
• We belong to Christ
• We are a people of covenant, a united and uniting church
• We are one at baptism and the table
• We thank God by working for a just and loving world
• We listen for the still-speaking God

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