We believe in you, O God, Eternal Spirit, God of our Savior Jesus Christ and our God, and to your deeds we testify:
You call the worlds into being, create persons in your own image, and set before each one the ways of life and death.
You seek in holy love to save all people from aimlessness and sin.
You judge people and nations by your righteous will declared through prophets and apostles.
In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Savior, you have come to us and shared our common lot, conquering sin and death and reconciling the world to yourself.
You bestow upon us your Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages, tongues, and races.
You call us into your church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, to be your servants in the service of others, to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil, to share in Christ's baptism and eat at his table, to join him in his passion and victory.
You promise to all who trust you forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace, your presence in trial and rejoicing, and eternal life in your realm which has no end.
Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto you.
Amen.
United Church of Christ Statement of Faith
in the form of a Doxology
Open & Affirming
We are a member of the UCC Open and Affirming Coalition and are proud of our ONA statement:
As a faith community created in God’s image, we are called to love our neighbors as Jesus loves us. We seek to unite persons of all ages, family makeup, races, ethnicities, sexual orientation and expression, mental and physical abilities, economic status, and theological background. Everyone is welcome into all aspects of church life as we celebrate the image of God in every person.
As a faith community created in God’s image, we are called to love our neighbors as Jesus loves us. We seek to unite persons of all ages, family makeups, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, mental and physical abilities, economic statuses, and theological backgrounds. Everyone is welcome into all aspects of church life as we celebrate the image of God in every person.
At Pilgrim United Church of Christ, No Matter Who You Are Or Where You Are On Life's Journey, You're Welcome Here!
Our History
For more than 150 years, Pilgrim has been a beacon of faith, hope and love on Cincinnati's west side.
