First Congregational Church of Lockport UCC

First Congregational Church of Lockport UCC The UCC is a church where diversity is cherished. We are different people, often at different places "That they may all be one." Its overarching creed is love.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

WE BELIEVE IN THE TRUINE GOD
Creator, resurrected Christ, the sole Head of the church, and the Holy Spirit, who guides and brings about the creative and redemptive work of God in the world. WE BELIEVE THAT EACH PERSON IS UNIQUE AND VALUABLE
It is the will of God that every person belong to a family of faith where they have a strong sense of being valued and loved. WE BELIEVE THAT

EACH PERSON IS ON A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
and that each of us is at a different stage of that journey. WE BELIEVE THAT THE PERSISTENT SEARCH FOR GOD PRODUCES AN AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD,
engendering love, strengthening faith, dissolving guilt, and giving life purpose and direction. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL OF THE BAPTIZED 'BELONG BODY AND SOUL TO OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST.'
No matter who – no matter what – no matter where we are on life's journey – notwithstanding race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, class or creed – we all belong to God and to one worldwide community of faith. All persons baptized – past, present and future – are connected to each other and to God through the sacrament of baptism. We baptize during worship when the community is present because baptism includes the community's promise of 'love, support and care' for the baptized – and we promise that we won't take it back – no matter where your journey leads you. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL PEOPLE OF FAITH ARE INVITED TO JOIN CHRIST AT CHRIST'S TABLE FOR THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION
Just as many grains of wheat are gathered to make one loaf of bread and many grapes are gathered to make one cup of wine, we, the many people of God, are made one in the body of Christ, the church. The breaking of bread and the pouring of wine reminds us of the costliness of Christ's sacrifice and the discipleship to which we are all called. In the breaking of bread, we remember and celebrate Christ's presence among us along with a 'cloud of witnesses' – our ancestors, family and friends who have gone before us. It is a great mystery; we claim it by faith.
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WE BELIEVE THE UCC IS CALLED TO BE A UNITED AND UNITING CHURCH. (John 17:21) "In essentials–unity, in nonessentials–diversity, in all things–charity," These UCC mottos survive because they touch core values deep within us. The UCC has no rigid formulation of doctrine or attachment to creeds or structures. UCC pastors and teachers are known for their commitment to excellence in theological preparation, interpretation of the scripture and justice advocacy. Even so, love and unity in the midst of our diversity are our greatest assets. WE BELIEVE THAT GOD CALLS US TO BE SERVANTS IN THE SERVICE OF OTHERS
and to be good stewards of the earth's resources. 'To believe is to care; to care is to do.'

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700 E. 9th Street
Lockport, IL
60441

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+18158382091

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