Believing that all people are worthy recipients of God's love and our love,
we, the Congregation of Old South Congregational Church United Church of Christ, Hallowell, Maine,
declare ourselves to be an open and affirming church.
We openly welcome, affirm, and invite anyone who wishes to be a part of our Christian community.

We affirm and welcome people of every:

race, age, gender and national origin;

religious and socio-economic background;

marital status and family structure;

sexual orientation and gender identity; physical and mental ability.

We invite all to share in the:

life and leadership;

ministry, fellowship, sacraments, and worship;

responsibilities and blessings of participation in our congregation.

We affirm that the love of Christ for each person knows no boundaries.

Open and Affirming Committee, April 14, 2008
Adopted by the congregation, June 8, 2008