The following statement was forwarded to the Deacons for affirmation. This is NOT our final statement but a starting point for consideration. Once affirmed this statement will be forwarded to Council and then voted on by the Congregation.
Proposed WCC ONA Statement:
We, the members of Wapping Community Church, United Church of Christ, recognize the foundational importance of the prayer of Jesus: “That they may all be one” (John 17:21) by inviting all people into the full life, ministry, leadership, fellowship, sacraments, mission, and responsibilities of our congregation.
We take seriously the teaching of Jesus: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself” (Luke 10:27). We recognize that each one of us offers our unique perspectives, experiences, gifts, and talents, Therefore, we welcome all who seek to follow Jesus, including persons of every age, gender identity and expression, race, national and faith origins, mental and physical ability, social and economic status, family structure, and educational background.
NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE, OR WHERE YOU ARE ON LIFE’S JOURNEY, YOU ARE WELCOME AT WAPPING COMMUNITY CHURCH.
Proposed WCC ONA Statement:
We, the members of Wapping Community Church, United Church of Christ, recognize the foundational importance of the prayer of Jesus: “That they may all be one” (John 17:21) by inviting all people into the full life, ministry, leadership, fellowship, sacraments, mission, and responsibilities of our congregation.
We take seriously the teaching of Jesus: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself” (Luke 10:27). We recognize that each one of us offers our unique perspectives, experiences, gifts, and talents, Therefore, we welcome all who seek to follow Jesus, including persons of every age, gender identity and expression, race, national and faith origins, mental and physical ability, social and economic status, family structure, and educational background.
NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE, OR WHERE YOU ARE ON LIFE’S JOURNEY, YOU ARE WELCOME AT WAPPING COMMUNITY CHURCH.