BRUNSWICK — With the adoption of a revised Welcoming Statement at the annual meeting on Jan. 29, First Parish Church, UCC, is now designated as an “Open and Affirming congregation within the United Church of Christ.”
The Open and Affirming movement is a journey of building inclusive churches and other ministry settings that welcome people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, states a news release from the church.
The congregation’s revised Welcoming Statement reads: “First Parish Church is open to everyone and welcomes participation in the full life, leadership and ministry of the church. We are a diverse congregation. We welcome persons of any race, gender, ethnic origin, mental or physical ability, religious tradition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and economic circumstances. We affirm that the love of Christ for each person knows no bounds.”
For more information on the church, visit www.firstparish.net.
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