The Rocky Mountain Conference is a community of 68 United Church of Christ (UCC) congregations across Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado. Empowered by the Holy Spirit and grounded in the Gospel, we seek to do the work of Jesus Christ in our homes, in our cities, and in our daily lives. We strengthen and equip each other to build partnerships within our communities so that we can authentically engage the unique needs of individuals and neighborhoods across the West. We believe that walking in God’s love means celebrating diversity, honoring the gifts of all people, and seeking justice and peace for all, and so we joyfully embrace all who wish to do the same. Through advocacy and stewardship, prayer and worship, the RMC seeks to be a courageous church and to celebrate God’s presence in our lives and our communities.
Our congregations and communities are diverse in their theologies, geographies, contexts, and callings. Because we are part of the congregational tradition, we believe that every church forges their own unique theology and their own unique ministry. That said, the RMC is proud to be an Open and Affirming (ONA) Conference. Even if our members and churches don’t always agree with each other, all of us are committed to affirming the lives of all God’s children, and we believe that we are called to be part of God’s extravagant welcome. We affirm and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, and we cherish the diverse gifts, callings, and identities of God’s creation. Our churches seek to be brave spaces in which we listen to the Spirit, learn from each other, and walk in love. It isn’t always easy, but it’s the life and work of a courageous church. We invite you to join us as we celebrate the radical love that God offers to us all.
Extravagant Welcome
Throughout scripture, we see a God who is always challenging social boundaries and extending the divine embrace. We believe that the Christian faith and a welcoming spirit go hand-in-hand. No matter your age, gender expression, gender identity, sexuality, race, or abilities, we affirm you and joyfully welcome you to the United Church of Christ. We’re excited to get to know you, to learn more about your walk with God, and to celebrate all that you are. No matter where you are in your spiritual life, you are welcome here.
Covenant & Community
While honoring the autonomy of every believer and every congregation, we also engage in covenantal relationship with the Holy, our neighbors, creation, and ourselves. We believe that God calls us closer to Jesus and closer to one another. As we celebrate each individual’s walk with God, we also celebrate all that we have in common and the life that we share with our fellow believers and our fellow churches. Even if we don’t always agree with each other, we believe in the importance of remaining in community together.
Enduring Faith
In the Gospel narratives, we see a God who dwells with us even in our most difficult moments. No matter our setbacks or our discouragements, we hold tight to our faith in the transformational work of the Holy Spirit.
Continuing Testament
We honor the divine revelations expressed in scripture. Inspired by this sacred history and by God’s presence in our lives, we boldly proclaim that God is still speaking today in the church, in our lives, and in our very beings.
Changing Lives
When God speaks, the world changes. As we stay true to each other, strengthen our faith, embrace God’s presence in our lives, and celebrate all of God’s children, we know that life will not be the same. We believe that life changes for the better when we embrace our Creator and each other. Join us as we embrace the fullness of life and the joy of God’s invigorating presence.
