Welcome to First Christian Church
November 20, 2022
At First Christian Church:
we believe that all means ALL.
we believe ALL peoples are beloved children of God.
we believe ALL peoples are created in the image and likeness of God.
we believe God created us ALL just as we are:
beautiful, diverse, precious, fascinating, wonder-ful.
we believe Jesus was serious when he told us to love God AND to love our neighbor--whoever our neighbor might be.
we believe Jesus was serious when he told us to love one another as I have loved you.
we believe LOVE has no room for hate, no room for violence, no room for prejudice, no room for cruelty, no room for hostility, no room for murder.
we believe God grieves whenever we turn against each other.
we believe God’s heart is broken whenever we turn away from love.
we believe God loves us ALL.
we believe that ALL means ALL.
At First Christian Church:
ALL are welcome here.
end of sentence.
period.
At First Christian Church:
we believe that all means ALL.
we believe ALL peoples are beloved children of God.
we believe ALL peoples are created in the image and likeness of God.
we believe God created us ALL just as we are:
beautiful, diverse, precious, fascinating, wonder-ful.
we believe Jesus was serious when he told us to love God AND to love our neighbor--whoever our neighbor might be.
we believe Jesus was serious when he told us to love one another as I have loved you.
we believe LOVE has no room for hate, no room for violence, no room for prejudice, no room for cruelty, no room for hostility, no room for murder.
we believe God grieves whenever we turn against each other.
we believe God’s heart is broken whenever we turn away from love.
we believe God loves us ALL.
we believe that ALL means ALL.
At First Christian Church:
ALL are welcome here.
end of sentence.
period.
A word from our Executive Regional Minister...
Dear God’s Beloved CRMR Family,
Last night fatal gun violence ripped through the LBGTQ+ Community in Colorado Springs. Interim Pastor Caryn Yoast shared 3 young members of First Christian Church have friends who were murdered at ClubQ late Saturday night. Our hearts are broken. No one deserves to be killed for who they are.
I share these words from President Thomas V. Wolfe, Iliff School of Theology: “Again, we are reminded that a culture of hate exists and is reinforced by policies of exclusion from religious authorities, political officials, and flagrant ignorance all of which creates an environment where individuals feel empowered to act out violence against the queer community. Iliff is committed to exposing the sources and realities of this hate. At all times, and particularly in this moment, let us be a community that stands in contrast to the outcomes of hate. Together, we live courageous love.”
Please know your regional church and the Week of Compassion are here to assist you in providing healing support to the community.
Contact the regional office for assistance:
303.561.1790
CRMROffice@crmrdoc.org
To learn more about Open & Affirming click HERE
Last night fatal gun violence ripped through the LBGTQ+ Community in Colorado Springs. Interim Pastor Caryn Yoast shared 3 young members of First Christian Church have friends who were murdered at ClubQ late Saturday night. Our hearts are broken. No one deserves to be killed for who they are.
I share these words from President Thomas V. Wolfe, Iliff School of Theology: “Again, we are reminded that a culture of hate exists and is reinforced by policies of exclusion from religious authorities, political officials, and flagrant ignorance all of which creates an environment where individuals feel empowered to act out violence against the queer community. Iliff is committed to exposing the sources and realities of this hate. At all times, and particularly in this moment, let us be a community that stands in contrast to the outcomes of hate. Together, we live courageous love.”
Please know your regional church and the Week of Compassion are here to assist you in providing healing support to the community.
Contact the regional office for assistance:
303.561.1790
CRMROffice@crmrdoc.org
To learn more about Open & Affirming click HERE
