We
are a diverse group of people who believe that life is a journey worth
traveling and that Jesus is our best guide. We seek to discover
together what it means to follow Jesus in the 21st century because we
have learned that following him transforms us for our own good, the
good of humanity, and for God’s glory. We seek meaning in life’s
mystery, strength for its challenges, healing for its hurts, and grace
for the journey. Please join us for healing and hope at our 10am Sunday morning worship service!
Galatians 3: 28-29
"In Christ's family
there can be no division into Jew and non-Jew, slave and free, male and
female. Among us you are all equal. That is, we are all in a common
relationship with Jesus Christ. Also, since you are Christ's family,
then you are Abraham's famous "descendant," heirs according to the
covenant promises."
Our Open and Affirming statement, approved by an unanimous congregational vote in 2002, tells more about us:
We
at Christ Church United in Lowell, believing that all people are equal
in the sight of God, declare that we are an Open and Affirming
congregation. We are called to love God and to love our neighbors as
ourselves, and we value the gifts of all people. We welcome to the full
life and ministry of Christ Church United people of all races,
ethnicities, national backgrounds and economic circumstances; people of
every physical, mental and emotional condition; people of every sexual
orientation, gender, and sex; people of every age; people of any
marital status; and people who are searching for a relationship with
God, including people from every religious background and those with no
particular religious background. We strive to be a community in which
all may find peace and security.
We are
loosely linked with other, similar congregations throughout
Massachusetts and the world who are part of the same Protestant
denomination, which is called "The United Church of Christ."
Our denomination has no hierarchy. The system of "government" within
each congregation is democratic, e.g., each member of a congregation
votes on whom to hire as their pastor.