We are an Open & Affirming Church

Open and Affirming (ONA) is the United Church of Christ’s (UCC) designation for congregations like Ivanhoe Congregational Church, that have made a covenant to welcome into the full life and ministry persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. Here are several UCC references of interest:

• Why be an ONA church?
• ONA Resources and Contact Information
• A list of UCC ONA churches