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Wheat Ridge Congregational Church
The United Church of Christ
6310 West 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80214
303-238-6271
www.wheatridgeucc.org
Sunday Worship is at 10:00 a.m.
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Home PageGreetings from Moderator Marilyn Olson
Hello.
We are a relatively small congregation with about 100 members. What we may lack in size, we more than make-up for in enthusiasm, generosity and Christian love. We also pride ourselves on being a very friendly and welcoming congregation.
Please plan to visit us soon to experience all that our church has to offer!
Open and Affirming Resolution
Adopted by the congregation on June 6, 2004
WHEREAS, a large majority of Christian churches today continue to condemn, exclude, or devalue gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender persons, whether in terms of stated teachings and policies, or simply by remaining silent on this vital issue;
AND, WHEREAS, The Open and Affirming Resolution, adopted at the United Church of Christ General Synod in 1985, calls on all of our churches to “publicly welcome gay, lesbian, and bisexual people into the full life and ministry of the church, to affirm the personhood of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people, to recognize the fear and discrimination directed against them, and to advocate for justice in church and society on behalf of gay, lesbian, and bisexual people”;
AND, WHEREAS, we believe it inappropriate to allow a literalistic or legalistic interpretation of a small number of scriptural verses to overrule the great themes of the Bible, such as the justice, mercy, and grace of God, the redeeming love of Jesus Christ, the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, and the church’s inclusiveness of all persons of sincere faith who desire to follow Christ;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, on this 6th day of June, 2004, by the Wheat Ridge Congregation of the United Church of Christ:
1. That we declare ourselves an Open and Affirming congregation, in accord with the General Synod’s Open and Affirming Resolution as cited above;
2. That by the word “affirming,” we signify our support and celebration of all human relationships based on commitment, loyalty, love, and mutual respect;
3. That we welcome into full church membership, including all its
rights and privileges, all who wish to join us, regardless of race,
language, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, or
economic or marital status.