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Open and Affirming Statement
We the members of the
Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ believe that
God calls us to love our neighbors as we would want to be
loved. Jesus teaches us to welcome all God's children into
God's covenantal community.
The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ embraces
the diversity and affirms the dignity and worth of every
person, all created in the image of God.
We honor the principle that discrimination is incompatible
with Christ's Gospel of unconditional love.
We welcome into
full membership and participation in the Body of Christ
persons of every race, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity, physical or mental ability,
economic status, family structure and faith background.
We welcome all to share
in the worship, life, leadership, ministry, fellowship,
mission, and stewardship of our congregation.
We therefore proclaim
the Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ to be an
Open and Affirming church inviting all to join fully in
celebrating the Glory of God.
Approved by vote of the
congregation
June 15, 2008
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