Three- and Four-Way Covenant Ministers: Howard Bell, John Guttermann, Carolyn Pressler
Please call to make sure someone is in the office before coming to the church. Office phone: 651-633-1327. Private voice mailbox messages are checked regularly.
This Web site is for people new to our Church - the United Church of Christ in New Brighton (Minnesota) - and for current and prospective members. On this site, you can find out more about who we are, what our values and style are, and how we articulate that in our weekly activities.
We seek to be Christian. We respect the Christian tradition, while relating that to the most up-to-date personal and public concerns. We are "ecumenical Christians," who think of ourselves as one among many faithful Christian churches. We participate in programs of the St. Paul Area Council of Churches. We take the Bible seriously, but not necessarily in a literal way.
We seek to be Open. We encourage new ideas and people. We welcome new members into the leadership of our congreation, if they choose. We invite questioning and searching for Christian truth. We celebrate the equality of women and men in the ministries and leadership of our church.
We seek to be Democratic. Meetings of the congregation make the most important decisions in our church's life. Many members serve on our Church Council and on the nine elected committees that have considerable freedom in helping to shape our congregation's ministries.
We hope that you will receive a warm welcome and experience God’s presence as you worship with us. Our worship style is informal and participatory.
Following the worship bulletin will help you take part in today’s celebration. If you have questions, feel free to speak to an usher or one of the clergy after the service.
We celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month. You need not be a member of this or any congregation to participate; we believe Jesus welcomes to the table all who seek to know him and to walk in the way of the Christ. Please join us during fellowship time after worship so we can greet you personally.
At the 2006 Minnesota Conference Annual Meeting, our delegates brainstormed this description of our church, which Glen Herrington-Hall read to the delegates to identify our congregation:
United Church of Christ in New Brighton: an Open and Affirming, Just Peace, Global Mission, child friendly, Philippine Partnership committed, youth welcoming, family oriented, 5 for 5, multi-generational, per capita paying, progressively and prophetically Christian, multi-staffed, suburban-based, metro-aware, God is Still Speaking participating, Sunday worshipping, aisle-dancing, air-conditioned, freeway accessible, budget balanced, intern supervising, non-grant dependant, Pilgrim Point supporting, annually retreating, movie loving, book sharing, non-gender biased, kitchen-building, 3 and 4 way covenanting, long-haired minister affirming, preschool housing, God’s speech discerning, conference committee volunteering, Christ following, ecumenically sensitive, Habitat House building, multi-religiously dialoguing, communion celebrating, lectionary preaching, arts supporting, Bible trusting, and baby kissing congregation of the United Church of Christ!
The Adult Ed committee is asking us to indicate our preferences for topics for the coming church year (2009-2010). You can print the form or you can pick one up at church.
Open & Affirming It was 15 years ago that our congregation voted to become Open & Affirming. Read our Open and Affirming Resolution.
20- and 30-Somethings! Thursdays at 7 p.m. (and later) at the Common Roots Cafe. Come when you can, even if you're a little late! Talk to A. White and M. White at UCCNB, or call Amy Wick Moore at 651 645-3765 for more info.
The UCC-NB Web site has been updated with several sermons. Check it out! Use the Sermon Archive link to access.
WEDNESDAY COMMUNITY NIGHT
will resume in the fall.
2009 Habitat for Humanity – Holy Hammers Project We’ve started planning, even though winter will be with us for a long time yet.
This year’s T-Shirts are "Home Depot" Orange,
they’re available in sizes S – XXXL, and they cost $10. If you want to order one, contact V. Johnson before Feb. 3.
New Members are received 3 times/year. Contact one of the clergy if you're interested or wish to speak with someone about membership.
Harmony Hats for Homeless - There are many ways to help! You can donate fleece and/or thread, or help cut, pin or sew. The Harmony Hats group meet one Saturday per month. Learn more, and see photos here!
