The United Church of Christ believes in:

Authority of the Scriptures - The Bible is the ultimate rule of faith and practice.
 
Doctrinal Freedom - Different covenants and confessions of faith are accepted in different congregations.
 
Christian Unity - All Christians are brothers and sisters in Christ, and must help each other.
 
The Trinity - Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit are one God.
 
God - Acting in love, God is ever active in the world.
 
Jesus Christ - In Christ, the only head of the church, God has come, conquering sin and reconciling the world to Divine Love.
 
The Holy Spirit - God sent the Holy Spirit as the Eternal One's continuing presence and activity in the world.
 
The Church - The church consists of a group of people united in Christ through worship, work and witness.
 
Salvation - Forgiveness, grace and eternal life are promised to all who have faith.
 
Bearing Witness - We must each be disciples, in word and in deed - the strength of our faith.
 
Redeeming Faith - Each generation is responsible for rethinking its beliefs, as God's word unfolds and conditions change.
 
Serving Others - The mission of the church is to work for justice for all and to establish God's rule in the world.
 
* From About the United Church of Christ...A Guide to More Effective Church Membership, Published in 1980.

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