Park Church

Beliefs

Progressive Christianity

Our community is enthusiastically Christian, and made up of many perspectives, voices, and people (including those who have often been marginalized or excluded from church life).

As Progressive Christians, we are passionate about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ; yet how we understand and apply those teachings varies. The beliefs, customs, and backgrounds of our members are diverse. We do not place barriers or litmus tests for you to join. Our guiding principle is respect, even in our differences.

As a non-creedal church, we welcome doubters, seekers, and skeptics, as well as those of firm faith, as we all seek to follow the example of Jesus Christ: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

As an extension of our Progressive Christianity, we are an Open & Affirming congregation, which means that no category of culture, ethnicity, background, socio-economic status, mental or physical ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation will ever be grounds for exclusion in the life and leadership of Park Church.

At Park, all are welcome!

Open and Affirming

We are an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ.

Open and Affirming (ONA) is the United Church of Christ’s (UCC) designation for congregations, campus ministries, and other bodies in the UCC which make a public covenant of welcome into their full life and ministry to persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Park Church is a place where all are equal. And we mean ALL.