An Inclusive Community

Our Foundation

FCC was built on the foundational concepts of: 

• Gathering in faith;

• Self-governance;

• and Service to God and community.

Our Purpose

We are a welcoming, inclusive, open-minded Christian community that has discovered the freedom and joy a spiritual life offers. Our ministry is committed to sharing God’s love through service to others, thought-provoking worship, and fostering faith among generations.

Our Vision

We aspire to:

• Nourish the individual on their spiritual journey;

• Explore the intersection of community and faith;

• Remain faithful to God’s vision in a changing world.

OUr Open & Affirming Statement of Inclusivity

By God’s grace, we will be an inclusive church. We commit ourselves to be a church for all people. And, in Christ, we celebrate, affirm, and embrace the rich diversity of God’s good creation. To that end, we welcome all people into our worship and membership.

In all aspects of its life and mission, FCC welcomes and affirms people of every race, age, gender, marital circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or psychological ability, economic condition, ethnic origin, and theological tradition. All people are invited to fully share and participate in leadership, ministry, fellowship, worship, sacraments, responsibilities, blessings, and joys of our church family. 

SELF-GOVERNING

Our community is self-governing. While it is led spiritually by our Pastors, the overall operation and health of the church is the responsibility of all our members, who in most day-to-day matters are represented by the Leadership Council. The council consists of the moderator (head lay leader), associate moderator, the past moderator, the chairs of our boards (Worship, Ministries, Community Life, and Finance), and two at-large members.