We strive to live justly by covenanting to build just relationships and dismantle unjust practices and institutions both in the church and in the world.  In solidarity with the history of the United Church of Christ-which was the first historically white denomination to ordain an African-American, the first to ordain a woman, and the first to ordain an openly gay man-we honor the voices and stories of those who live on the margins, as Jesus did.  We offer our thanks to God by working for a more loving, just world.  We believe that the social expression of love is justice and spiritual growth is inseparable from a commitment to building God’s realm of peace in our corner of the world.  By God’s grace, we extend our hands to others through acts of mercy and compassion.

MLK, Jr.  2010 Peace March and Rally

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Outreach Dollars at Work As good stewards of God’s resources, Land of the Sky UCC tithes its offering back into our community and the world.  Outreach dollars have supported the following organizations/people/events:

Helpmate

Christians for a United Community

WNCAP Homeward Bound

Buncombe County Foster Care Association

ABCCM, Veterans’ Transitional Housing

Prisoner Assistance

Feast of the Holy Innocents

Nuestro Centro

Pritchard Park Breakfast

Room in the Inn

Western Carolinians for Criminal Justice

Center for Participatory Change

MotherLove, YWCA

Emergency Housing Assistance