Trans Spectrum of Arizona

Open and Affirming "Because we believe all people are beloved children of God, we welcome them into the full life, ministry, fellowship and leadership of this congregation. We do this without regard to age, race, ethnicity, or national origin; physical, mental, emotional ability or disability; gender, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation; socio-economic background or circumstance, or political affiliation. "We, the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Phoenix, Arizona, declare ourselves to be an Open and Affirming congregation. We offer ourselves as an inclusive community in which the Gospel of God's love for all people is honored and practiced. We affirm this church as a place of hope and a community of welcome to all in Christ's name. "Our Prayer is that the variety of the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to those present and those God is yet to call into our midst will make us ever more useful servants of God to our brothers and sisters within our church, our many kinds of families, our neighborhoods and our world."

Southwest Conference United, based in Phoenix, Arizona, is an inclusive community of the United Church of Christ that focuses on embodying God's unconditional justice and love. The conference is committed to creating an affirming space for followers of Christ, promoting racial justice, environmental issues, and faith formation. Through various initiatives, such as clergy training and community engagement, Southwest Conference United seeks to empower its members in their spiritual journeys and social action. The conference actively shares news and resources to inspire and connect congregations within the Southwest region and beyond. Generated from the website