Open & Affirming - What!?
In the United Church of Christ, Open and Affirming churches make a public commitment to welcoming, supporting, and advocating for the LGBTQ+ community by adopting an ONA covenant.
Our Open and Affirming Covenant
We, the members of Plantsville Congregational United Church of Christ are an Open and Affirming Congregation. In keeping with the life and teaching of Christ Jesus, we joyfully and unconditionally welcome people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. We invite the members of the LGBTQ+ community into the full life and ministry of the church.
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“Accept one another, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” (Romans 15:7)
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Adopted June 13, 2021
In simple terms?
We recognize Jesus included everyone when asked what are the greatest of commandments. So in simple terms, we do our best to use scripture to include, not exclude!
We also recognize value in making a conscious effort to publicly stating that traditionally marginalized communities in the United States are not overlooked at PCUCC.
All we ask is that you do your best to do the same.
The Greatest Commandment
​The Core Command:
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind" (Matthew 22:37).
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The Second Commandment:
"And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself" (Matthew 22:39).