06/14/2026
A large denomination met in a convention this week and tried to tell women they can't pastor. In the United Church of Christ, we are proud to follow the call of God and ordain folks of every gender.
Why?
There are many biblical and theological reasons I can give. But one answer sticks with me more than others.
We ordain women because we baptize girls.
If a girl can follow the calling of God in baptism, following in the way of the Savior, then we dare not limit where the call of that Savior may lead her.
I'm a man, but I pastor a church with strong women and, praise God, strong girls too. I am excited for the way the Spirit continues to call all of our folks, and I give thanks that the girls who helped serve communion today will never know any different.
-Rev. Jacob