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UNITED CHURCH OF THE VALLEY
a United Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ partnership church
located in Murrieta, California
You Are Welcome Here!
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Sunday Worship Location: Shivela Middle School, at 24515 Lincoln Ave, Murrieta
OUR VISION
The dreams of the original founding members of UCV were for a community of faith where God’s people would embrace all persons with love and dignity, learning to celebrate diversity as God’s very image. Since then, United Church of the Valley continues to be a leading voice in progressive Christianity, a witness to God’s inclusive love, a refuge for many beaten down by religion, and a place where matters of justice and peace are taken seriously.
UNITED CHURCH OF THE VALLEY ADOPTS STATEMENT OF AFFIRMATION
UCV has voted unanimously on May 24, 2009 to adopt an open and affirming Statement of Affirmation which publicly announces that we are a church who welcomes all people wherever they are on life's journey. It is our firm belief that all people may share freely in God's unconditional love for them and in the life of our church, in its sacraments, and in its leadership, ministry, fellowship, worship, and stewardship.
This action fully supports our founding Vision above and our founding Statement of Purpose below as well as our alignment with United Church of Christ's TV ads regarding inclusiveness of all the people. Also see the recent Press Enterprise article by Carl Love "Open and Affirming".
SHELBY KNOX REDUX - a Welcoming Conversations Project
In concert with our inclusive attitude, on Sunday June 28 at 6:30pm at Shivela Middle School, UCV is hosting a screening of Shelby Knox Redux, followed by discussions of the issues of community and Christian openness and inclusivness regarding sexual education and orientation. For more information on this important event, please click here.
OUR STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
We believe that we are called to continue the work of Jesus in this world through teaching and preaching the love of God, seeking ways to love and understand all people and establishing the ways of peace, hope, healing and justice. Our faith is progressive in accomplishing these tasks in cooperation with any and all who seek the same goals for this world.
OUR STATEMENT OF AFFIRMATION
We, the congregation of United Church of the Valley, Murrieta, declare ourselves to be Open and Affirming.
As such, we strive to be a congregation that welcomes all persons, regardless of age; mental and physical health and ability; racial, ethnic, and cultural identity or background; economic, educational, and social status; sexual orientation, gender identity and its expression; marital status and family structure; or faith background.
We welcome all to share in the life, leadership, ministry, fellowship, worship, sacraments, stewardship, responsibilities, blessings and joys of our congregation’s life in Christ.
WHERE WE MEET
Worship services are currently held at 10:00 Sunday mornings at Shivela Middle School in Murrieta (24515 Lincoln Avenue). Child care and Sunday School are available. (See directions at bottom of this page)
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 Most of our music and education programs are held at The Community House, located at 24973 Washington Avenue, across from the post office in Historic Downtown Murrieta.
Please see the calendar entries for locations of specific events.
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* * * SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING * * *
On Sunday, May 24 following the 10 AM worship service at Shivela Middle School,
UCV members
attended a very special meeting to consider voting on two issues that are vital to the life of United Church of the Valley:
The first was a motion to proceed in the sale of the 7 acre property at Clinton Keith; the second was to adopt the proposed Statement of Affirmation that we are an Open and Affirming church. Click here for more details on the issues discussed and voting results.
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An evening Study Group has begun on Mondays at The Community House, from 5 - 6:30. If you wish to participate in this journey of spiritual growth, please contact Beth or Pastor Brian for more information. 951-698-1520. We are discussing Marcus Borg's book The Heart of Christianity.
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 Six UCV members and two friends will soon begin our second journey to engage with our global mission partners in Chacraseca, Nicaragua. The trip is scheduled for June 15 through June 23.
WHAT WILL WE DO? Our primary activity will be continuing to grow our relationship with our global neighbors -- learning about their culture, experiencing daily lilfe with them, hearing their struggles, hopes, and dreams, and sharing ours. We will also engage with them in working to realize some of their dreams, including constructing at least one house for families left nearly homeless by recent hurricanes. We will also continue to expand the music and arts program we started last year, and continue to support their efforts to complete their communal clean water system. And, of course, there will be some time for sightseeing!
Contributions will be gratefully accepted toward the home, supplies and gifts for the community -- including helping to pay a salary for a professional music teacher for four of the schools in the area. Contact LynneB@unitedchurchofthevalley.org or call 760-723-8758.
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 Several members of our community hold a Peace Vigil at our Peace Pole, in front of The Community House, every Friday from 4-5:00 pm. Join us as we witness for peace for all God's family!
Find out more at: PeaceVigilMurrieta.org
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 Our church was established in 1993 as a new church start of the UNITED CHURCH of Christ, establishing a presence in the Inland Valley area for Murrieta, Temecula, Lake Elsinore, and other communities of southern Riverside and northern San Diego counties.
 In 2002,we became a dual-denomination church, joining with The Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. (Click on highlighted names or logos to learn more about our denominations.)
 Supporting our mission statement that "our faith is progressive in accomplishing these tasks in cooperation with any and all who seek the same goals for this world," we are an affiliated church with The Center for Progressive Christianity.
 United Church of the Valley is a covenanted partner church with Habitat for Humanity - Inland Valley. As such, we lovingly invest toward helping others through prayer, financial support and promoting labor to build homes for those in need.
 A program of the National Council of Churches, USA, FaithfulAmerica.org is made up of persons who believe that one’s faith - however broadly or uniquely expressed - has a word to say about our nation’s government and its priorities. Together we are a progressive, inclusive, and responsive interfaith electronic advocacy community dedicated to providing a powerful collective voice to help advance the cause of compassion and justice in public policy.
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* Directions to Shivela Middle School *
From Interstate 15: Take the California Oaks exit in Murrieta and go east.
When you see the Sports Park fields on your right, turn right at the next stop light onto Lincoln Avenue. Continue about 300 yards and you will see Shivela Middle School on the right side of the street.
From Interstate 215: (2 options)
(Option 1, coming from the north)
Take the Clinton Keith Exit in Murrieta and go west. Turn left at the light onto California Oaks. When you see the bowling alley on your left, get into the left lane and turn left at the stoplight onto Lincoln Avenue. Continue about 300 yards and you will see Shivela Middle School on the right side of the street.Or
(option 2, coming from the south)
Take the Los Alamos Exit in Murrieta and go west on Los Alamos Road to the light at Lincoln Avenue. Turn right on Lincoln Avenue and follow it for about a mile until you see Shivela Middle School on the left side of the street.
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All Mail: PO Box 517, Murrieta, CA 92564
Office/Activity Center: The Community House, at 24973 Washington, Murrieta
Phone: 951-698-1520 (please leave a message)
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