In service to God and the United Church of Christ we are called to build and renovate spaces for worship, education, and mission that serve the Christian community and transform lives.
…to shape spaces for worship where all are ‘ welcome;
…to shape spaces that teach God’s story and their community’s story;
…to shape spaces that help prepare us to welcome the Spirit;
…to shape spaces that rehearse us for the realm of God;
…to shape spaces that inspire and propel us to live lives of service.
THEREFORE:
We will gather annually as the UCC Fellowship of Architects to learn from each other, from scholars, theologians, and practitioners, as well as from the sacred spaces in which we gather.
‘We will define, refine, and further the influence of the architecture of worship space on liturgy, and of liturgy on architecture.
Volunteers from the Fellowship of Architects in the United Church of Christ will make a free consultation with a church about a particular building accessibility need.
Since 1988, members of the Fellowship have met to enjoy stimulating lectures and discussion, the fellowship of professional peers, and worship in a variety of inspiring spaces.
Members have also traveled together with scholars to experience and study historic and
new examples of worship spaces in the middle eastern and European countries of our liturgical and theological roots.
Members of the Fellowship have assisted many local churches across the UCC as they contemplated building programs to support current and future ministries.
Several members of the Fellowship collaborated on the design of the Amistad Chapel located at the UCC National Church House in Cleveland, Ohio and dedicated in 2000.
To locate an architect in your conference or for more information, contact the United Church of Christ.