Reno First Congregational Church

The Phoenix Affirmation

The Phoenix Affirmations developed ecumenically by the mainline clergy,
laypeople, biblical scholars and Jesus "three great loaves" (God, neighbor, and self).

The affirmations articulate values that come from the heart of faith,
and they include: As you read these affirmations, ask yourself, "do I
see these visions of Christian affirmation for myself?"

openness to other faiths
care for the earth and its ecosystems
taking the Bible seriously but not literally
separation of church and state
affirming that all people are created in God's image, including

standing with the poor and oppressed
standing for peace, and loving those who consider us their enemy
affirming the roles of faith and science in the pursuit of truth
reclaiming the connection between the arts and spirituality.