The United Church of Christ is a non-hierarchical, progressive, denomination committed to the unity of the church. With a rich history tying faith to social justice, the UCC continues to challenge its members to explore cutting edge theology and service to the world. A church where social action is an integral part of our faith, we actively join the struggle for human rights: walking with our brothers and sisters working for peace and justice for all.

UCC Southwest Conference - United Church News

• As the original "act up" people, the United Church of Christ can list many "firsts." Seeking spiritual freedom, forbearers of the UCC left Europe for the New World in the early 1600's. Later generations know these pioneers as the Pilgrims.
  

• Our early church took a stand against slavery in the year 1700 but that wasn't the only prophetic act in our history. Our forbearers built public schools and libraries and were the first to ordain women and African Americans.
  

• In 1957, The United Church of Christ became a union of four separate churches: Evangelical, Reformed, Christian and Congregational. * The UCC was the first to ordain an openly gay person in 1972 and call upon congregations to openly welcome gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender members.
  

• In 1973 members of the UCC made a public witness in support of the farm workers led by Cesar Chavez.

Each local congregation has its own local autonomy, but is in covenant with the national United Church of Christ which provides leadership, vision, and services. Our motto - "that they may all be one" is Jesus' prayer for the unity of the church. We are a community of faith that seeks to respond to the gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed.