UCC

What does the logo symbolize?

The symbol of the United Church of Christ comprises a crown, cross and orb enclosed within a double oval bearing the name of the church and the prayer of Jesus, "That they may all be one" (John 17:21). It is based on an ancient Christian symbol called the "Cross of Victory" or the "Cross Triumphant." The crown symbolizes the sovereignty of Christ. The cross recalls the suffering of Christ—his arms outstretched on the wood of the cross—for the salvation of humanity. The orb, divided into three parts, reminds us of Jesus' command to be his "witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). The verse from Scripture reflects our historic

commitment to the restoration of unity among the separated churches of Jesus Christ.

Hood River, Oregon

Riverside Community Church

About Us

 

 At Riverside we celebrate and find strength in diversity and view it as a way of understanding the inclusiveness of God's love.  We celebrate the image of God in every person and we affirm all relationships of support that are founded on the principles of love and justice.  We encourage all members to share their talents, gifts, and energy in the life, work and leadership of the church.  We are a faith community which is spiritually alive, intellectually curious, and open to learning.  We are tolerant and supportive of other religious traditions and committed to learning about and from them.

        We invite you to join us in our mission of peace and justice by becoming a member of Riverside Community Church, United Church of Christ.                                          

Mt. Hood and Hood River Valley

Intelligent dialogue and a strong independent streak sometimes cause the United Church of Christ (UCC) and its 1.4 million members to be called a “heady and exasperating mix.” The UCC tends to be a mostly progressive denomination that unabashedly engages heart and mind. And yet, the UCC somehow manages to balance congregational autonomy with a strong commitment to unity among its nearly 6,000 congregations—despite wide differences among many local congregations on a variety of issues.

         While preserving relevant portions of heritage and history dating back to the 16th century, the UCC and its forebears have proven themselves capable of moving forward, tying faith to social justice and shaping cutting edge theology and service in an ever-changing world. Affirming that Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church, the UCC claims as its own the faith of the historic church expressed in the ancient creeds and reclaimed in the basic insights of the Protestant reformers. Yet the UCC also affirms the responsibility of the church in each generation and community to make faith its own in reality of worship, in honesty of thought and expression, and in purity of heart before God. It looks to the Word of God in the Scriptures, and to the presence and power of the Holy Spirit to prosper its creative and redemptive work in the world. One of the UCC’s distinguishing characteristics is its penchant to believe that ... God is still speaking, ... even when it puts us out there alone. History has shown that, most often, we’re only alone for a while. Besides, we receive so many gifts from our ecumenical partners, being “early” seems to be one of ours. The UCC recognizes two sacraments: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper or Holy Communion.
                                   

 

Want to know more?

Find more in-depth information and learn about the rich history of the UCC on ucc.org.