Open and Affirming Reconciling Statement

We the members of the Niantic Community Church are called to love one another as God loves us, freely and unconditionally.

We further believe that diversity enriches our faith community.

Therefore, we welcome persons of any age, gender, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and physical or mental ability into full membership and participation in the body of Christ. We celebrate family in all its diverse forms and honor, support and bless all loving and committed relationships.

As we are one in Christ, we are called to accept and respect one another in the face of our differences. We agree that continued dialogue is necessary as we each grow in learning and understanding. We commit ourselves to work diligently to end all oppression and discrimination which afflicts God’s people in our society. We seek to explore new ways of affirming our faith in community according to the wisdom of the Gospel. We work, as individuals, to become more Christ-like in our love for one another.

We come from different perspectives and experiences and pray for courage, blessing, and God’s unifying love as we respond to God’s call. We invite all who seek God’s guidance to join our open and affirming/reconciling faith community and share fully in our church’s life and opportunities for ministry.