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We are brought together by God to share the love and warmth of God’s presence with all of God’s people. Based on the UCC General Synod’s 1985 Open and Affirming resolution, we declare ourselves to be Open and Affirming; that is, we welcome all individuals into full membership in our congregation. Our hearts are open to everyone as we seek to integrate those from different races, cultures, ages, abilities, sexual orientations (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and heterosexual ) and gender identities (transgendered, male, female) into the matrix of our congregation.  Full membership includes opportunities for:                         

Holding positions of leadership in our congregation

Celebrating committed relationships (Weddings)

Teaching Christian Education classes and leading youth activities.

Our Faithwalk Center is a reflection of our belief that our spirituality is connected to our commitment to social justice issues.  Here our members are given the opportunity to use their gifts of ministry in compassionate service, to become living expressions of God’s love and compassion.  We also continue our commitment to the United Church of Christ as we live into the motto taken from Jesus’ prayer in John 17:21 “…that they may all be one.”

 

Core Team Members

 

Christopher Beatty

  • Treasurer/Finance

Gene Jerge

  • Care of Pastor

  • Building and Grounds

Cathy Harbin

  • Moderator for Core Team and Congregational Meetings

  • Delegate for RUCC at Florida Conference

Robert Irvin

  • Worship

Sheri Padilla

  • Faithwalk Center

  • Coordinator/Education

Derek Veal

  • Church Photographer

  • Transportation/carpooling

  • Secretary

Rev. Linda D. Girouex

  • Pastor and President

  • Spiritual Leader in all areas of the life of this church

  • Pastoral Care

  • Prep for membership, baptism, confirmation

  • Crisis counseling

  • Spiritual direction

  • Hospital visitation

  • Couples and pre-marital counseling

  • Baptisms, weddings, funerals

  • Teaching

  • Worship

  • Community Voice

  • Florida Conference