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We declare ourselves to be an Open and Affirming congregation who follow the teachings of Jesus Christ.  Affirming the dignity and worth of every person, we are unequivocally open to and affirming of LGBTQ+ into the worship, leadership and life of our congregation.

 

We seek to be an inclusive and respectful community for persons of every race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, family structure, faith background, physical or mental ability, religious opinion, social opinion and economic circumstance.

CCMI Pastor Jennifer Castle

Welcome to the Congregational Church on Mercer Island

Spirituality without Dogma, Faith Without Guilt

As progressive Christians, we:

  • Believe that following the way and teachings of Jesus leads to experiencing sacredness, wholeness, and unity of all life, even as we recognize that the Spirit moves in beneficial ways in many faith traditions.

  • Seek community that is inclusive of all people, honoring differences in theological perspective, age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, class, or ability. We are interconnected by and in love, which binds and sustains us all. Therefore we seek to find and build community that reflects our interconnection.

  • Strive for peace and justice among all people, knowing that behaving with compassion and selfless love toward one another is the fullest expression of what we believe.

  • Embrace the insights of contemporary science and strive to protect the earth and ensure its integrity and sustainability.

  • Commit to a path of life-long learning, believing that there is more value in questioning than in absolutes.

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