Open and Affirming Covenant

We the First United Church of Christ, Congregational, in Milford, Connecticut believe all people are created in God's own image, infinite in diversity, and one in the body of Christ. God bestows full humanity to all people, and all are uniquely and completely loved by God. No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.

We declare ourselves to be an Open and Affirming Congregation, welcoming and affirming people of any age, cognitive or physical ability, culture, ethnicity, family structure, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, nationality, race, sexual orientation, socio-economic standing, or spiritual tradition — no exceptions, no exclusions.

We covenant, one with another, to extend an extravagant welcome to all to participate fully in the life of our church — its worship, sacraments and blessings, its leadership, stewardship and fellowship, its mission and its ministries.

We promise to follow in the ways of our Lord, Jesus Christ, who said to us, "I give you a new commandment, that you love one another just as I have loved you." (John 13:34)

We commit, through this covenant, to help end ignorance, fear, prejudice, and discrimination. Moved by the Spirit and relying on God's grace, we vow to promote understanding, equality and love — in this congregation and in the world.

God is still speaking,

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