North Congregational United Church of Christ Who We Are

*Who We Are* North Church is a voice for progressive, emergent Christian faith in the lower Hudson Valley, and we welcome all who seek to enrich their spiritual journeys. We respect and honor other faith traditions, and participate fully in interfaith activities throughout Middletown and the surrounding area. We believe that the gospel of Christ teaches us to love God and each other, and to reach out to a community and a world that needs our help. We believe deeply in issues of justice and peace, and we are in covenant with the United Church of Christ, a relationship that nurtures our work and places us on the cutting edge of resurgence of the mainline church in our community and across our country.
Kennedy plays with Mom in the sanctuary baby room.		Allan greets friends at the church picnic

*Our History* In 1889 our congregation began in the north end of Middletown to serve the neighborhoods of the railroad workers and their families. Our current building was dedicated in 1931 and was quickly dubbed the "People's Cathedral," a place of welcome for all, an idea we still fully embrace. Our beautiful and unusual stone structure, with its pillared portico and huge staircase on Linden Avenue, is visible from many parts of Middletown, and though we are in the tradition of New England Congregationalism to most of the locals we are simply "North Church," having joined the United Church of Christ shortly after it was formed in 1957.
North Congregational from Linden Ave.		Pastor David speaks with Beverly after worship

*North Church Today* The vision of North Church in the 21st Century is to become known as a place of wide welcome. Recognizing that many of our neighbors are looking for meaningful religious experience and spiritual growth, we have opened our doors widely to anyone who wishes to join us on our journey regardless of race, culture, faith background, age, physical challenge, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other human condition, welcoming those who may feel disenfranchised by other faith communities as full partners in our ministry. We believe that our most important work is yet to be done, and we hope you’ll consider joining us for an exciting rebirth of outreach in the city of Middletown and to the surrounding areas.