Who we are
Practice
Our Commitments
Open and Affirming
We are committed to welcoming and showing care and concern for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender sisters and brothers; and to countering ignorance, fear, hatred, and discrimination of any sort. Read more.
whole earth
When we act as responsible stewards of this Earth, we are faithful and loyal to the covenant that God has made with us. Read more.
Just Peace
We recognize that God calls us to bring about justice, and to make peace in our world, in our community, and in our life together. Read more.
Ways to get involved
Mission and outreach
opportunities for action at epiphany
Volunteer with Urban Mission Experience (visit the UME website here)
Join us for community dinners at Epiphany
Participate in liturgy
Attend an action with a new friend
Beautify the neighborhood
Advocate for policy change
Our partners
Our Mission Partners
In addition to our "hands-on" mission activities, we also financially support several other mission partners including:
Unleashing Potential (formerly Neighborhood Houses)
Unleashing Potential is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to close the opportunity gap for children and youth by building on their strengths. They create educational and empowering experiences through early childhood education, after school programs, youth development, and enrichment camps.
Gateway ONA
The mission of Gateway Open and Affirming (ONA) Coalition is to serve as a resource for churches who seek to embrace the diversity of God's people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. They strive to serve as a spiritually supportive resource for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families and friends.
Emmaus Homes
At Emmaus Homes, adults with developmental disabilities find the services, support, and care they need to reach their highest potential. Through a variety of residential, habilitative, and recreational programs, Emmaus Homes is able to individualize care based on each client’s needs, interests, and goals.
Jobs with Justice
St. Louis Area Jobs with Justice is a coalition of community, labor, student, and religious groups committed to fighting together for economic justice in St. Louis. Most of us have been working together for years on one issue or another. Jobs with Justice gives us a chance to remain united and respond quickly when action is needed.
Eden Theological Seminary
Eden Theological Seminary is called to strengthen the life of the church by educating leaders with theological imagination and faithful resilience to join God’s loving and liberating work in the world. Eden offers a variety of accredited degree and non-degree programs suited to each person’s calling.
Open and Affirming Coalition (formerly UCC LGBT Coalition)
The Open and Affirming Coalition advocates for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community in the United Church of Christ and beyond, and equips UCC congregations to become effective witnesses to Christ’s extravagant welcome.
Our Church’s Wider Mission which funds UCC conference ministries including church camps, local church support ministries, justice ministries, and global mission:
One Great Hour of Sharing – for international relief and development missions
Neighbors in Need – for US justice ministries
Strengthen the Church – for church development and renewal
Christmas Fund – to assist indigent clergy in retirement