SUBSCRIBE WHO WE ARE Mission Statement Open and Affirming Designation Micah 6:8 Designation Rocky Mountain Conference United Church of Christ WORSHIP WITH US OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES MUSIC AND ARTS OUR CHURCH WEDDINGS WILLS & ESTATE PLANNING FINANCIAL SUPPORT YOUTH   > Login December 04, 2008 Home / Who We Are / Open and Affirming Designation We are an Open & Affirming church, inviting people of every age, race, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, means, ability, and spiritual tradition to join together in the love of God and neighbor through Christian worship, education, fellowship, and outreach. (conferred February 19, 1999) First Congregational  United Church of Christ (UCC) in Colorado Springs is the 272nd Church to become Open and Affirming (OnA).  As of today, there are 634 OnA Churches within the United Church of Christ.  More information is on the UCC Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns  national  website. The Open & Affirming (OnA) Committee of First Congregational Church and their Ministry to our Community. Home | Site Map | Contact Us © 2006-2008 First Congregational Church