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Rise UCC

 Liberating theology / Radical justice / Affirming all Creation

Welcome to Rise UCC

We are a church committed to act for and with Love, to Grow our Spirituality and Faith by being curious, to Welcome and Affirm all people and to promote Justice and Compassion in our world.

We firmly believe that to be a follower of Jesus or any spiritual path, and to do it with integrity, one must be an agent of love and reconciliation.

We then are a community that boldly and openly affirms all people with no qualifiers. This means we embrace and celebrate diversity welcoming all siblings no matter race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, relationship status, socio economic status, or abilities, either physical or mental. We commit to providing a safe environment for all to learn, lead, thrive and grow.

About Us
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Worship Services

In-person worship at 4 pm each Sunday
at St. Thomas Community Presbyterian Church.
Worship videos posted on Facebook and Youtube
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Community Events

We are operating virtually at this time, and hold special events at locations throughout the community.

Events calendar

Outreach

We are operating virtually at this time, and hold special events at locations throughout the community.

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Our Mission

Rise UCC is an inclusive, justice-oriented community that provides a safe, empathetic environment for those seeking to explore, grow and experience authentic spirituality.

Our Vision

  • Liberating theology
  • Radical justice
  • Affirming all Creation

Our Strategies

  • Provide unique educational programs

  • Create Spirit-focused opportunities

  • Prioritize creative thinking

  • Commit to bold social justice work

  • Tend to Creation

  • Engage the greater community

  • Seek common ground

  • Offer hospitality to all

  • Provide a safe place for the marginalized

We value love
Our God is love and we are committed to sharing that love with one another. We will promote respectful communication and peace in relationships, community, and the world. We exemplify love through both presence and protest for the work of justice and mercy.
We value equality & diversity
We believe variety enriches us and allows us freedom to be our authentic selves. We offer a safe space where all are welcomed and supported. For the LGBTQ+ community, for people of color, for all who have been silenced or marginalized, there is a place for you here.
We value spiritual teachers
We hold in deep esteem the teachings and model of Jesus. We rely on the Great Spirit to lead us and respect musings and teachings encompassing the many pathways used to discover the sacred and holy.
We value worship
We value worship and the deeper discovery of spiritual connection. We practice prayer, meditation, and both ancient and new rituals. Our table and altar extend to everyone equally.
We value community
We value our interconnectedness, honoring all individuals of every generation. We look outward at local needs and seek to be God’s hands and feet for those who need hope. We prioritize care, compassion, and empathy.
We value wholeness
Including the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of each individual. We recognize that there is no such thing as a perfect life and strive to offer opportunities for all to learn to cope, manage, and walk-through daily struggles as well as any major crisis.
We value curiosity and creativity.
We welcome seekers and your questions, knowing we are all learning together on this journey. We believe that all people are makers at heart, and we view ingenuity and exploration as spiritual practices.
We value all of Creation
We are devoted to the care of our environment, the protection of animals and greater awareness of the whole cosmos. We will work to bridge divides set in place between science and theology and do our part to promote ways to stop our global warming crisis and fight against mass consumption and consumerism.

Giving!

Your financial gifts are greatly appreciated as we continue to spread unconditional love in our community and the world.
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Latest News

In-Person Worship!

We are excited to announce that beginning September 8th , we willbe renting space at St. Thomas Community Presbyterian Church

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08/26/2024