The Church of the Transfiguration
We are a vibrant virtual community associated with Saint Romero of America Ministries and that serves all people interested in gathering, sharing the Faith, and serving the community. Transfiguration Church is also a ministry of the United American Catholic Church (UACC), an Independent Catholic Church in the United States of America.
We welcome,
accept,
and embrace
all people from all walks of life.
We are a church of inclusion,
love,
care;
we recognize God’s image within each one of us
and we respect the inherent dignity of every human being.
We are an Independent Catholic community that celebrates the Eucharist and Seven Sacraments. We are also a community that desires to learn about God, cultures, and traditions through conversations with other communities and faiths. We are a community that engages in ecumenical dialogue, seeking and finding opportunities to celebrate God as God is celebrated in other Christian traditions. We strongly desire to learn from other religious traditions and so, we open our physical spaces to learn how God is understood and experienced in other cultures and religions.
Statement of Welcome and Inclusion
Transfiguration Church is a community of various backgrounds and beliefs, drawn together by the love of Jesus Christ, our care for each other, and our passion for our community.
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We believe all people are created in the image of God, all people are of sacred worth, and Christ died and resurrected for all people.
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We believe God’s radically inclusive love excludes no one. We welcome everyone without exception, regardless of age, race, ethnic background, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, family or socioeconomic status, educational background, political affiliation, physical or mental ability, faith history or life experience.
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We believe the diversity of God’s creation is part of what makes it beautiful. We have diverse perspectives on faith, and we have different in perspectives on theology and biblical interpretation. We covenant to accept, respect, and love one another along our faith journeys.
No matter who you are, where you’re from, or what you believe,
you are always welcome at Transfiguration Church.
Response to General Understanding of LGBTQ Participation in Church
We would like to make it clear that members of the LGBTQ community are fully welcome at Transfiguration Church and to SRA Ministries. This means that LGBTQ individuals, their spouses/partners, and families are welcome to:
Be baptized
Have children baptized
Get married
Receive Communion
Become members of Transfiguration Church
Participate in small groups
Lead small groups
Volunteer in our ministries
Serve on our Leadership Team
Be accepted to Ordained Ministry
Read Scripture in Worship
Participate in Worship Leadership (serve communion, be an usher, etc.)
Your sexual orientation or gender identity will never disqualify you from any activity at Transfiguration Church and SRA Ministries