About Us
We are a faith community of 73 United Church of Christ congregations in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming who support and nurture one another in local and wider ministry and mission. The United Church of Christ is an open and welcoming denomination of 5,000 churches and nearly 900,000 members that proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ, celebrates diversity, honors the gifts of all people, and seeks justice and peace for everyone.
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STATEMENT FROM THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING REOPENING OUR CHURCHES
STATEMENT FROM THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING REOPENING OUR CHURCHES – May 14, 2020Understanding Your Insurance…
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Sermon Highlight: UCC Casper, WY
We would like to highlight some of the good work our clergy and leaders are doing in these challenging…
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Justice Update from the DC Office
Here’s a roundup of what’s happening on the Congressional front from the UCC Washington Office. We’re endeavoring to rapidly…
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CARE & NURTURE TEAMS: 8 GUIDELINES FOR HEALTHY MINISTRY PRACTICES
Healthy pastoral care relationships begin with you, the caregiver. Attention to healthy practices and boundaries protects everyone in the…
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The Rocky Mountain Conference Board of Directors at a Special COVID-19 Response Meeting convened on April 6, 2020, approve…
Join us at La Foret in the beautiful Rockies for training in the elementary (K-1 & 4-6), secondary (7-9…
How are We Different?
The United Church of Christ is a progressive Christian denomination proud to have embraced so many “first” throughout our history as Evangelical, Reformed, and Congregational Christian Churches.
- 1785 | First African American pastor, Lemuel Haynes, ordained.
- 1853 | First female pastor, Antoinette Brown, ordained.
- 1972 | First openly gay minister, William R. Johnson, ordained.
- 1976 | First African American leader, Joseph H. Evans, elected.
- 2005 | Marriage equality affirmed as UCC value.
Our Impact
We empower our congregations to build new partnerships and ministries within their communities.
The Rocky Mountain Conference:
- Supports 73 churches in the Rocky Mountain region
- Connects over 10,200 UCC congregants
- Unites churches in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah
- Engages over 500 youth in Outdoor Ministry each year
