Who We Are
An Open and Affirming Congregation
Westmoreland’s Declaration of Purpose states:
"Our ideal is a church of the open mind, the warm heart,
the aspiring soul and the social vision which seeks in all its ways to
express the mind and spirit of Jesus."
To that purpose, through the life and history of our
congregation, Westmorelanders have sought to respect the differences
among us while attempting to bridge the barriers which have divided and
estranged us one from another.
As members of the United Church of Christ we believe
that God has bestowed on us the Holy Spirit, binding in covenant all
faithful people. As Paul wrote, "There is no such thing as Jew or
Greek, slave and free person, male and female, for we are all one in
Jesus Christ." Galatians 3:28.
In keeping with our faith and the purpose of this Church
and the whole Church:
We Honor each human being as a child of God;
We Believe, through Jesus Christ, God calls all
persons to worship together;
We Welcome into our community of faith anyone who
believes in the teachings of Jesus Christ;
We Acknowledge our diversity as a congregation of
the United Church of Christ;
We Respect the privacy of our fellow worshippers;
and
We Cherish the family in all its different forms
and celebrate all loving and committed relationships.
Last updated Wednesday, February 20, 2008.
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Westmoreland Circle
Bethesda, MD 20816
301-229-7766
Email the church office: churchinfo@westmorelanducc.org
www.westmorelanducc.org
An
Open and Affirming Congregation
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