Open and Affirming

North Congregational United Church of Christ is committed in word and deed to the equality of all God’s people. We welcome and affirm persons of every race, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, family status, economic status, physical, mental and emotional ability into full participation, membership and leadership in our faith community.

-a declaration of inclusiveness passed by congregational vote June 2, 1996;
expanded by congregational vote February 8, 2009

The Process of Becoming an Open and Affirming Church

On Becoming an Open and Affirming Church: A Personal Perspective, by John Pribble

Check out this video on GLBTQ bullying by the Columbus Division of Police!

Listing of Other Open and Affirming Churches in Ohio

Statement of Inclusivity

“North Congregational United Church of Christ is committed in word and deed to the Equality of all God’s people. We welcome and affirm persons of every race, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, family status, economic status, physical, mental, and emotional ability into full participation, membership and leadership in our faith community.”


Just North allows us to just be. It offers a place just for us where we are growing and being challenged. It offers a just place for us and we’re excited to see how we continue to grow together and with Just North.

Mark Cortez & Corey Notman, Congregants