Statement of Inclusiveness
The Apostle Paul said that, as Christians, we are many members, but we are one body in Christ and Jesus calls us to love our neighbors as ourselves without being judgmental or disparaging of others. Jesus teaches us to welcome all God’s children into God’s covenantal community.

We, the members of Central Congregational Church, believing all human beings are created and loved by God, and affirming the dignity and worth of every person created in the image of God, declare ourselves to be an open and affirming congregation.

We welcome into full membership persons of every race, language, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, economic or marital status, and faith background to participate in all aspects of our church’s life and ministry.

As followers of Christ we seek by this affirmation to be faithful to his commandment, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:12)

Vision Statement
Central Congregational Church is a welcoming, inclusive family of faith. In a reflection of the teachings of Jesus Christ, we are open to and affirming of all God’s people.

Our vision is to celebrate and continue to build Christ’s universal church. We achieve this, by:
-Celebrating the Gospel through diverse religious worship and music ministries;
-Providing a safe, loving, nurturing environment where all people may explore, develop, and enrich their spiritual lives and faith;
-Extending our ministry to the community and the world through active participation in mission; and,
-Providing opportunities for spiritual, social, and religious education in order to prepare members to better fulfill our Christian calling.

(Conceived as a result of the Vision Retreat in January 2005)

History of Central Congregational Church
Central Congregational Church came into being officially on November 1, 1902. Its organizing committee and first members came from the First Congregational Church of Dallas, which was founded in 1877. Dr. C.I. Scofield, the famed author of the Scofield Bible, was the minister of First Church at the time. Growing out of a conviction that a more liberal church was needed in Dallas, a group of members set about the task of organizing Central Congregational Church.

The first sanctuary for Central Congregational Church was built at Commerce and Preston (now Commerce and North Central Expressway) in downtown Dallas and was used from 1902-1918. The church voted (1917) to relocate outside of the downtown area. Property was purchased at Carroll and San Jacinto, and after difficulties due to World War I and the following economic situation, a new church was completed and occupied in 1920.

In 1956, Central Congregational Church voted to relocate yet again and purchased a site at 5600 Royal Lane in far North Dallas. The new church was dedicated in the spring of 1958.