OPEN & AFFIRMING

“We, the congregation of the United Church of Christ (Congregational), Delavan, embrace the designation of Open and Affirming.  We regard all persons as creations made in God’s very image, regardless of sexual orientation or expression, gender identity or expression, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, abilities, economic status, family structure, or any other label that would seek to divide rather than unite.  We affirm the rights and responsibilities of all of full participation in the ministry of our church.”