We, the members of Center Congregational Church, UCC, of Meriden, Connecticut, recognize, welcome, and celebrate the worth, dignity and diversity of all God’s people. We declare ourselves an Open and Affirming congregation, opening our arms and embracing into the life of our parish persons of every age, economic status, ethnicity, family structure, gender, marital status, nationality, physical or mental ability, race or sexual orientation. We welcome all people into full participation of our church’s activities, proclaiming the two commandments of Jesus: Love God with all your being and love your neighbor as yourself.