United Church of Christ Theology
The United Church of Rowayton is part of the United Church of Christ (UCC). The UCC is a mainline, Protestant denomination and was formed in 1957.
This denomination has a strong, common center enriched by great diversity stemming from its roots in the Congregational Christian Church and the Evangelical and Reformed Church. The UCC is an expression of the Body of Christ in the world today.
We are an AFFIRMING people, a COVENANTING people, a SEARCHING people, a WITNESSING people, and a WELCOMING people.
Within the United Church of Christ, each congregation has its own personality. Worship is at the heart of local congregational life, and from worship, we go into the world with the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.
We believe in two sacraments: Baptism and Communion. In the UCC, Baptism can be administered to persons of any age, and we honor Baptisms from other Christian churches. Holy Communion is offered to anyone wishing to receive this sacrament.
For more information, please go to the UCC website: [www.ucc.org.]
Mission & Vision
We are a Christian community, dedicated to welcoming all who seek a relationship with God. We are grounded in the gospel, shaped by Jesus’ teachings in scripture, and called to share the knowledge of God’s word and love to all.
We are committed to serving our local community, to living out our faith beyond the church walls. Guided by these convictions, we seek to uphold justice, freedom, and lasting peace in the wider world.
We wanted a church where our daughter could learn about spirituality and [we could] be a part of something greater than ourselves.
B.T.
Opening and Affirming
On February 6, 2011, the United Church of Rowayton voted unanimously – with 0 abstantions – to become an Open and Affirming (ONA) congregation of the United Church of Christ.
We declare that we welcome, respect and care for people of every gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, economic circumstance, and physical and mental ability into the worship, rites and sacraments, fellowship, and leadership of our church. We recognize and love each and every individual as a child of God. With God’s grace, we therefore agree to grow and practice a unity of faith that transcends our differences and celebrates our lives. Learn more: www.openandaffirming.org
