About Us

About the United Church UCC-DOC

We are a peace and justice community, a movement towards wholeness in a fragmented world. Together we create a strong sense of belonging, a safe place to flourish, and opportunities to grow in our own way and time.

Our United Church UCC-DOC is moved by a Spirit to honor with gratitude what has come yesterday, and to be perpetually changing into what we shall be tomorrow. We are committed to growing in God's love and carrying on the ministry of Jesus.

 

We are a peace and justice community that looks the troubles of the world in the eye knowing we are called to be agents of peace in our world. We value creativity and are inspired by artistry. We are rooted in the Judeo-Christian faith perspective and are theologically progressive. We strive to reflect inclusiveness in the language and content of worship.

 

We have a strong presence both in person and online. We use open communication through organized groups and casual conversation. Our governance system invites and welcomes all to participate in the consensus building Church Council.

Mission

Our mission is to grow in God's love and to carry on the ministry of Jesus. We welcome all people to join us on this journey. Our church is a place of vitality in worship, learning and advocacy. We are committed to working for peace and justice.

Community

We are closely involved with numerous community groups, working together to improve our lives. the lives of those around us, and our planet.

 

 

Values

We are affiliated with both the UCC (United Church of Christ) and DOC (Disciples of Christ) denominations and value their Statements of Faith which lead us into conversation, reflection and questions. While we recognize and respect Christian creeds, we are a “non-creedal” congregation in an effort to avoid further fragmentation in our world.

 

We believe that each person is unique and valuable. The United Church is a creative space where everyone is accepted, loved and welcomed. We place a strong value on inclusiveness and creativity.

 

We believe that, as in the tradition of the prophets and apostles, God calls the church to speak truth to power, liberate the oppressed, care for the poor and comfort the afflicted.

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Church History

The United Church UCC-DOC

  1. Open and Affirming, ca. 2006
  2. Peace Labyrinth dedicated 2007
  3. Current Pastor Donna Cooney called. Ordained, 2014
  4. Commitment to Social Justice, ca. 2018
  5. Covenantal with DOC, ca. 2019
  6. Covenantal with Quakers, ca. 2020
  7. Current Membership, 50+

Our Pastor

Rev. Donna Cooney

Rev. Donna Cooney is ordained in both The United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  She has served the United Church since 2010. She is a contemplative, a lover of life and learning, who engages in and explores diverse spiritualities while consistently sharing a theology of original blessing.

 

Donna holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, with a minor in Accounting, as well as a Master of Divinity. She is a self-described Community Advocate, whose focus is bringing diverse cultures and communties together for conversation, questions and connections. She is a trained facilitator of Sacred Conversations to End Racism (SC2ER); a fundraiser for ARK, an animal rescue serving South Putnam County; an activist and an ally to LGBTQ+ community; and newly elected to serve on the Pomona Park town council.

 

Donna enjoys a simple and quiet home in rural Putnam County. She is the mother of two sons, one deceased, and one living in Sanford, FL. She loves to read, spend time outdoors, and dote on her furry family of several cats and a few dogs.