Open And Affirming Statement

Approved May 20, 1990,  Amended May 16, 2010.

Joining other congregations and the 15th General Synod of the United Church of Christ, Robbinsdale United Church of Christ covenants to be open and affirming to all people, including, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

• we believe that people of all sexual orientation and gender identities share the worth that come from being unique individuals created by God;
• we welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to join our congregation in the same spirit and manner used in the acceptance of any new members;
• we recognize the presence of ignorance, fear and hatred in the church and in our culture, and covenant to not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, and we seek to include and support those who, because of the fear and prejudice, find themselves in exile from a spiritual community;
• we seek to address the needs and advocate the concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in our church and in society;
• we join together as a covenantal community, to celebrate and share the reassurance that we are equal participants in the love and grace of God.