On Sunday, July 29th, the members and friends of Newfane Congregational Church invite you to help us celebrate our designation as the 1538th Open and Affirming Congregation in the United Church of Christ. Service begins at 10 am and we will be holding a community picnic immediately after the service at 11:15 am. Please come to both the service and the picnic, or just the picnic. We will be serving lunch and there will be cake, ice cream, and face painting. All Are Welcome!

Our Open and Affirming Covenant ~ With joy and celebration, the Newfane Congregational Church, UCC declares itself to be an open and affirming congregation. We welcome all who seek to follow Jesus to share in the full life and ministry of the church. We value each person as a beloved child of God, and celebrate the diversity God has created. Whatever your age, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical, cognitive, or emotional ability, we invite you to grow with us in faith and love. Whoever you are and wherever you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.