We the congregation of Bethel United Church of Christ, declare ourselves to be open and affirming.  With God’s grace, we are striving to be a Christian community that includes all persons, embracing differences of age, ethnicity, gender, mental and physical ability, race, sexual orientation, as well as marital or socio-economic status.  As we respond to the call of Christ, we welcome all to share in the life, fellowship, leadership, ministry, worship, rites, sacraments, and responsibilities of participation in our congregation.  We commit to the ongoing process of dialogue, education, increased awareness, and witness for justice for all of God’s children.

(This statement was adopted by the congregation August 26, 2007.  The Statement is to be revisited no later than three years from the date of approval in order to sustain intentionality and focus on our identity as an ONA congregation.)

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