Reverend George A. Chien, Pastor
Vision Statement:
MCC Hartford is a healthy, growing church that is
valued and respected in the community. We strive to create and sustain social
justice through action and are a church where people connect with God and with
each other, feel valued and inspired, and are challenged to grow spiritually.
Mission Statement:
Metropolitan Community Church of Hartford exists
to offer everyone the opportunity to experience the liberating love of Christ.
Our Message:
“COME OUT,
COME HOME.”
Guiding Principles:
Our Guiding Principles, our Core Beliefs that
underlie our faith, are that we proclaim the Gospel, create and nurture
inclusivity and community, and embody social action and justice.
We Proclaim the Gospel By:
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Revealing the good news of God’s all-inclusive
love to people of diverse cultures, sexual orientations and gender identities
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Reclaiming the heritage of the Bible and the
Christian tradition for people of diverse cultures, sexual orientations and
gender identities
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Being seen, heard and known in our communities and
region
We Create & Nurture Community By:
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Striving to be an inclusive Christ-centered
community that loves and accepts all people unconditionally
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Companioning people along their spiritual journey
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Celebrating the diversity that makes us strong and
whole
We
Embody Social Action & Justice by:
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Advocating for social and economic justice, peace,
equality, liberation in the world
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Partnering with other faith communities and
community organizations

