An Open and Affirming Congregation

Welcome to our Deering Community Church web site.

We hope to provide information on this site so you may be aware of the missions and ministries of the Deering Community Church

We trust you will find this site interesting, and please contact us with any questions or requests you may have

You can find here a Brief History of the Deering Church, written by Don Johnson

Our desire is for the Deering Community Church to become more active in becoming the focal point of the town, welcoming everyone to share in our friendship and fellowship

Our Mission

The Deering Community Church is called to demonstrate God’s presence and love to our church family and community through: Seeking spiritual growth and commonalities; honoring diversity and making peace; supporting each other in living, dying and child rearing; seeking social justice; and responding to the ever-changing community and world in which we live

Open and Affirming Statement

With God’s grace we seek to be a congregation that includes all persons, embracing differences of sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, mental and physical ability, as well as racial, ethnic or social-economic background. We welcome all to share in the life and leadership, ministry and fellowship, worship, sacraments, responsibilities and blessings of participation in our congregation.

We affirm the worth and dignity of every person created in the image of God and celebrate all loving and committed relationships. We promise our care and support, and welcome their unique contributions to this community of faith.

We believe the Gospel message was given for all and in accord with our mission statement to share God’s love by caring for our neighbors without exception, we declare the Deering Community Church to be an Open and Affirming church of the United Church of Christ.