Please join me in welcoming the 2023 ONA Congregations.

1740 New Waves UCC, Traverse City https://newwavesucc.org/

1838 First Congregational Church UCC in Owosso, MI  https://firstcongregationalchurchowosso.com/ 

1795 First Congregational Church of Rockford, Michigan  https://fccofrockford.org/

1825 First Congregational Church in Charlevoix, MI https://chxucc.org/

1,833 Rise UCC in Romeo, MI  https://www.rise4loveandjustice.org/


The United Church of Christ (UCC) is a distinct and diverse community of  Christians that come together as one church to join faith and action. We believe in a God that is still speaking, a God that is all-loving and inclusive. We are a church that welcomes and accepts everyone as they are, where your mind is nourished as much as your soul. Our faith is over 2,000 years old…our thinking is NOT.

To say that a UCC church is “Open and Affirming” means that it has publicly and specifically declared that those of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions (LGBTQ) are welcome in its full life and ministry. ONA congregations offer a spirit of hospitality and show a willingness to live out that extravagant welcome in meaningful ways.