• The United Church of Christ is a noncreedal church, which simply means that members don't need to adhere to a particular creed.

• We believe in the priesthood of all believers; each one of us has our own relationship with God and do not need someone else to approach God on our behalf.

• Our congregation has the authority to call a pastor; to determine its structure, program and ministry; to name its own purpose, values and mission. We are in a covenantal, not hierarchical, relationship with the UCC. (For more information on the Minnesota Conference or the National organization, visit www.uccmn.org or www.ucc.org.)

•  Some UCC churches are more progressive; others are more conservative. Nearly all UCC churches practice open communion, which means all are welcome at the Lord's table.

•  Union Congregational United Church of Christ is on the more liberal end of the continuum, both in theology and social justice. We believe in God's love for all creation; we do not believe in a judgmental or vengeful God. While some members adhere to a particular atonement theory, many do not believe that a sacrifice was needed for God and humanity to be in relationship with one another.

• In general, we do not take the Bible literally, but continually learn from the scriptures about living faithful lives. 

• We are a Just Peace church and an Open and Affirming church, welcoming lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.

• Members of our adult education program enjoy reading the writings of John Shelby Spong, Marcus Borg and other progressive theologians.

• Our members are involved in a variety of social justice activities, including Families Moving Forward, STEP, St. Stephen's meals, Thanksgiving Day Free Store and others. As one new member said, "This is such an easy place to do good."

• Some of our members have been lifelong members of this church, some have claimed this denomination since childhood, and some members come from a variety of backgrounds; they are former Catholics, ELCA Lutherans, United Methodists, Presbyterians, Baptists and more. We have a number of Christian/Jewish families who worship together at Union. 

• There is a genuine caring and warmth among those who gather for the various activities at Union. Union is alive, filled with the spirit and with a variety of opportunities for faithful ministry.