We believe in God, the Eternal Spirit, who is made known to us in Jesus our brother, and who guides us to bring about creative and transforming work in the world.

We believe that each person is unique and valuable: It is the will of God that every person belongs to a family of faith where they have a strong sense of being valued and loved.

We believe that each person is on a spiritual journey and that each of us is at a different stage of that journey.

We believe that the persistent search for God produces an authentic relationship with God, engendering love, strengthening faith, dissolving guilt, and giving life purpose and direction.

We believe that all belong body and soul to God: No matter who – no matter what – no matter where we are on life’s journey – notwithstanding race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, class or creed – we all belong to God and to one worldwide community of faith. All persons are connected to each other and to God.

We believe that all people of faith are invited to join Jesus Christ at His table for the sacrament of Communion. Just as many grains of wheat are gathered to make one loaf of bread and many grapes are gathered to make one cup of wine, we, the many people of God, are made one in the body of Christ, the church. The breaking of bread and the pouring of wine reminds us of the costliness of Christ’s sacrifice and the discipleship to which we are all called. In the breaking of bread, we remember and celebrate Christ’s presence among us along with a ‘cloud of witnesses’ – our ancestors, family, and friends who have gone before us. It is a great mystery; we claim it by faith.

GCC Covenants

In light of our Vision and Mission, Gunnison Congregational Church has entered into the following covenants:

We declare Gunnison Congregational Church to be a Just Peace Church. We affirm our concern for diversity, community, respect for persons, and the right use of resources. We commit ourselves to seeking non-violent ways to deal with conflict, providing a healthy environment for the nurture of children, and advocating for justice. We covenant with God and with one another to live as a people of hope and compassion in our homes, our congregation, our community, our nation, and the world.

We declare Gunnison Congregational Church to an open and affirming congregation, embracing inclusivity and welcoming all persons unconditionally as full members of our fellowship. We do not wish to discriminate against any person, whatever his or her status in life (race, ethnic identity, age, gender, sexual orientation, economic circumstances, physical and mental ability or impairment, or theological perspective) might be.

We declare Gunnison Congregational Church to be a Whole Earth Church affirming our ongoing concern for conservation of our resources, educating its members in conservation methods, and participating in programs aimed at health and wholeness of our planet and its creatures. We commit ourselves to honoring God’s creation by seeking way to help educate others, practicing wise stewardship of God’s earth, providing outreach in the community for Whole Earth concerns and giving thanks to God in worship. We covenant with God and with one another to live as a people of God’s creation and to work to restore balance and beauty to this planet.

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We believe the UCC is called to be a united and uniting church. “That they may all be one.” (John 17:21) “In essentials–unity, in nonessentials–diversity, in all things–charity,” These UCC mottos survive because they touch core values deep within us. The UCC has no rigid formulation of doctrine or attachment to creeds or structures. Its overarching creed is love. UCC pastors and teachers are known for their commitment to excellence in theological preparation, interpretation of the scripture, and justice advocacy. Even so, love and unity in the midst of our diversity are our greatest assets.

We believe that God calls us to be servants in the service of others and to be good stewards of the earth’s resources. ‘To believe is to care; to care is to do.’

We believe that the UCC is called to be a prophetic church. As in the tradition of the prophets and apostles, God calls the church to speak truth to power, liberate the oppressed, care for the poor and comfort the afflicted.

We believe in the power of peace and work for nonviolent solutions to local, national, and international problems.

We are a people of possibility. In the UCC, members, congregations and structures have the breathing room to explore and to hear… for after all, God is still speaking, …

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