"Let's make even more miracles together"
 Purpose Statement
'Delight God by bringing others to Jesus Christ,
preparing and empowering ourselves to be His disciples
and offeringloving service to others.'

No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you're welcome here.

Welcome to Windermere Union Church, a United Church of Christ—a community of faith that seeks to respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed. The UCC was founded in 1957 as the union of several different Christian traditions: from the beginning of our history, we were a church that affirmed the ideal that Christians did not always have to agree to live together in communion. Our motto—"that they may all be one"—is Jesus' prayer for the unity of the church. The UCC is one of the most diverse Christian churches in the United States. 

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.

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. 


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See the United Church of Christ Videos 

UCC 101     Bouncers 

All the People      The Ejector

A People of God's Extravagant Welcome

Worthy Causes our members support:
Christian Service Center
Ronald McDonald House
Covenant House of Florida
Harbor House
Habitat For Humanity
Gods Greyts Greyhound Rescue
America Supports You - Military

Click the link above to light a candle for concerns close to your heart,
 in memory of a loved one,
 or for any reason at all. 

 

 

 

About this playlist:
Each member is requested to send a song suggestion to be added to the playlist.  I contributed the first song, "You Raise Me Up," because it has special meaning to me, but what inspires me might not make you feel the same way.  The playlist is intended to help us get to know each other a little better, and maybe to get us to look at things from someone else's point of view.  It's all about tolerance and acceptance--recognizing that we all have different tastes, yet still have the common bond of being one in Christ. 
Bren 


   

Windermere Union Church United Church of Christ page is currently moderated
by Kay (Bren) Bruhn.  Comments and suggestions are welcome.  Kay can be
contacted through her page, http://mychurch.org/bren  on the MyChurch network.