About The Good Shepherd UCC
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The Good Shepherd United Church of Christ is a gathering of people committed to creating a bold, spirited, life changing presence in the Santa Cruz Valley. We seek to include everyone on the journey of faith because Jesus included everyone on the journey with him.
We seek an informed faith and welcome questions that lead us to deeper places of understanding-because we don't have all the answers. We take scripture so seriously that we find it can't be taken literally. We seek a life and faith that is grounded in service and compassion so we find ways to actively and boldly live out this call.
We believe God is still speaking and that we must remain open to the call of the Spirit and not claim to have all the answers down pat. We believe God embraces all people equally, regardless of gender, race or sexual orientation. We seek to include everyone on the journey of faith because Jesus included everyone on the journey with him.
We are playful people who believe in living joyfully, we love to sing, whistle, create and be moved by the spirit. We engage in lively worship, reach out to our neighbors, study the issues of the day, act boldly on our convictions and break bread together in gratitude.
Some of us live within a few blocks of the church building while others come as far as Tucson, Vail and Tubac. Some of us came just because we live nearby, some for our wonderful music, still others as a place for our children.