We are an open and affirming progressive Christian church willingly embracing such progressive values as helping and advocating for the poor, valuing the environment, and searching for justice to overcome such oppressive attitudes as sexism, ageism, classism, racism, and homophobia (heterosexism). We embrace and affirm all people as gifted, loved and accepted by God regardless of societal understandings that are contrary to this belief. UCCFF is God’s congregation of love and acceptance in Joplin, Missouri.