We are an affirming school. We stand with the LGBTQIA+ community and believe in their holiness. We celebrate the diversity of God's creation in all its varied and beautiful forms. The first time the Bible talks of humanity it does so from the assertion that we are all made in the image of God. This claim provides dignity for all people and is our starting point with every person we meet. We believe God exists in gray and multitudes. We want all people who are part of the UCA family to feel free to explore and express who they are. We don't put people in boxes. We don't believe in being spiritual gatekeepers who say who's in and who's out... We believe God inspires awe and wonder and curiosity and mystery. We believe when humans feel safe and brave and loved they are close to God's heart... We believe that the most powerful way we communicate and emulate the love of Jesus is through relationship building and meeting tangible needs. We believe that caring for our kids means caring for..