Mission Statement: University Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)/United Church of Christ is a progressive, welcoming, Open & Affirming community that brings people together through worship, love, faith, and service to others by following the example of Jesus Christ. Vision Statement: University Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)/United Church of Christ seeks to embody God’s inclusive love through creative and vibrant worship and by working toward peace and justice in an ever-changing world. Welcome Statement: University Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)/United Church of Christ strives to be a people of grace and welcome to all God’s children though differing in race, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, marital status, physical or mental ability, political stance or theological perspective. Core Values: 1) We are a progressive congregation that takes the Bible seriously, but not always literally. Doubters are welcome here. 2) We are an Open and Affirming Congregation that welcomes people of all sexual orientations and gender identities into the full life and leadership of the Church. We are a proud member of the Disciples LGBTQ+ Alliance and were the first Open and Affirming Congregation in Southern California. 3) We are a multiracial/multicultural congregation that openly welcomes people of all races and ethnicities to help weave the diverse tapestry of our community of faith. We are always striving to be a pro-reconciling/anti-racist congregation. 4) We are an environmentally conscious congregation that cares for God’s creation and strives to be good stewards of it. We are a Green Chalice Congregation. 5) We are a peace and justice congregation. We believe that God cares deeply for those who are oppressed and marginalized and make our mission to those in need the center of our ministry.