The first commandment is: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these. – Mark 12:29-31
In accordance with Jesus' teaching, The Old Meeting House seeks to honor and love all people as our neighbors. Our congregation makes a public covenant of welcome to all for full participation in membership, mission, and ministry without discrimination due to race; gender identity or gender expression; age; ethnicity; sexual orientation; physical, mental, or emotional condition; or educational or financial situation or background. The Old Meeting House is an Opening and Affirming community church with strong denominational ties to the United Church of Christ. This means that everyone - EVERYONE - is welcome. Valuing our historic and current diversity, we strive to deepen our love for and understanding of God and all people.