Welcome to RBCC UCC
Richmond Beach Congregational Church is part of the United Church of
Christ, a liberal Protestant denomination. We are a "journey" church
(as opposed to an "answer" church) which means that theological
exploration is essential as we seek to discover what it means to be
a human being in this world.
The United Church of Christ
With God's help we are thoughtful compassionate Christians, Biblically
rooted and continually guided by the Holy Spirit to love the whole of
God's creation.
As a denomination, because we are called by God to follow the historic
Jesus and risen Christ as the center of our faith, we reach out in love
and understanding to the whole of God's people, committed to ecumenical
partnerships and action, listening for and honoring the prophetic voice.
We are churches of nurture and care, gathered in the life of Christ for
faithful healing, celebration and growth. We are centers of service
seeking to build neighborhoods of decency and justice, and a world at
peace.
(From the Pacific Northwest Conference vision statement of the UCC)
Our Local Church
RBCC became a reality on Sunday, March 1, 1891 when 7 people presented
themselves for membership. The current members and friends of RBCC-UCC
carry on the 100-plus year old tradition of worship services and
activities which are open and accepting of all who participate, a
commitment to serving the broader community in a variety of ways, dedication
to providing a nurturing place for children, youth, and adults to learn
the Christian faith, and a place of fellowship for all ages.
We seek to offer a hospitable, meaningful and joyous worship service each
week where all ages feel welcome. We take the Bible seriously but not
literally with respect for both the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures. We
demond neither uncritical acceptance of any viewpoint, nor a rigid
formulation of doctrine, but a mutual understanding and respect.