Craving a welcoming spiritual home? Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ might be exactly what you’re searching for. This church extends open arms to everyone. It embraces diversity in religious background race age sexual orientation and abilities.
Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ lives in covenant. It lives with its wider denomination the United Church of Christ. The church also connects with the regional Pacific Northwest Conference.
The church’s mission statement reflects its core values. At Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ they follow Jesus’ radical love. They reach out in openness and affirmation. This extends to seekers believers and doubters. They welcome all who come looking for God and community. Saint Paul’s isn’t about changing people. It is about offering a space where growth can happen. Through worship prayer learning and service they honor God’s presence. They see God in themselves in each other and in the world.
Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ has an Open and Affirming stance. Recognizing past exclusions the church unequivocally welcomes all. This includes gays lesbians bisexuals and transgender individuals. All people are sacred in God’s eyes. Therefore all are entitled to full and equal participation. This includes weddings or commitment ceremonies.
Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ also emphasizes environmental stewardship. They see it as a sacred mandate of Christian life. They believe people of faith must practice energy conservation. They must reduce pollution and waste. They must assure environmental justice for all creation. This also includes future generations.
The church cultivates attitudes of sacred covenanting. This is among people. It is also between humanity and the non-human creation. Saint Paul’s UCC calls upon members to display courageous leadership. They encourage modeling ecologically responsible lifestyles. They also support developing a communal spirituality. This spirituality connects persons to God’s good creation. They advocate for economic and technological change. The goal is a green and sustainable future. It will offer just peace for all.
Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ actively practices conservation. This involves responsible use of all of Earth’s resources. It includes water and energy. The church is an Energy Star Congregation. It is also a Seattle City Light “Green Up” partner.
Edible Hope began at Saint Paul’s December 11 2024. Twelve-step groups also meet here. Schedules are posted on the main doors. Find them also on the bulletin board downstairs.
Sunday worship services happen in person and on Zoom at 11 am. The Zoom Meeting ID is 394 857 6280. The password is peace. Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ stands as a beacon of inclusivity. It is a place where faith compassion and environmental consciousness converge.