UNITED CHURCH of WAYLAND
Progressive - Affirming - Responsive
United Church of Wayland is affiliated with two denominations;
Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ.
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us. The Disciples celebrate their oneness with all who seek God through Jesus Christ, throughout time and regardless of location. Ecumenical cooperation and collaboration with other Christian Communions has long been our practice.
There is no requirement to give assent to any statement of belief or creed, indeed wereject the use of creeds as "tests of faith", that is, as required beliefs, necessary to be accepted as a follower of Jesus. Nor is there any official interpretation of the Bible. As the basic teachings of Jesus are studied and applied to life, there is the freedom to interpret Jesus' teaching in different ways and we affirm one another's journeys of faith as sisters and brothers in Christ.
The Lord’s Supper or Communion is celebrated in weekly worship. It is open to all, without exception. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the living Christ is met and received in the sharing of the bread and the cup.
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We believe baptism is a public act by which the church proclaims God’s grace.
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We are the United Church of Christ, an inclusive and diverse community of Christians connected by faith, calling us to build a just world for all. Our ministries advocate at a national and global level, but our roots are planted firmly in our local churches in communities.
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For over 400 years, the United Church of Christ has been weaving God’s message of hope and extravagant welcome with action for justice and peace. We are a church where Jesus the healer meets Jesus the revolutionary, and where together, we grow a just and peaceful world.
Our history is filled with ways our faith and call for justice have effected change in our communities, and our response to the demands of our faith is woven into the history of our country.
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No matter who you are
or where you are on life's journey,
You are welcome here!
United Church of Wayland