Welcome to

Black Mountain
United Church of Christ

The home of inclusive Christianity in North Scottsdale, AZ.
Where everyone is welcome, no matter who you are or where your are on life’s journey; regardless of gender, age, race, ability, faith, who you love or how you identify. We are all beloved in God’s eyes!

An inclusive Christian community open to all

EXPERIENCE GOD

Our mission is to be an authentic voice for inclusive Christianity in our community. We positively transform the world through informed theology, spirituality, social justice, environmental stewardship and unconditional love for all.


What we believe

We love ALL God's children without judgement because we are all made in God's image. No fine print.

Never place a period where God has placed a comma. God is still speaking,
and our minds and faith continually evolve.

We are God's hands in this world.
What God has given us we must share with others, whether it is compassion or material assistance.

BMUCC Members

All beloved in the eyes of God!
THE CHURCH

We are a people of
extravagant welcome!

Jesus didn't turn people away, even those often rejected by others. We don't intend to either. We are like a "company of strangers" made family by the grace of God in Jesus Christ. God welcomes all people. God claims all people. God loves all people.

While other churches may focus on dogma, doctrine and the "fine print", we focus on opening our hearts to ALL of God's children. If this speaks to you and if these are values you want to teach your children, then we warmly invite you to join us!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Hide yourself in God, so when a man wants to find you he will have to go there first.

Testimonials

What people say about Black Mountain United Church of Christ

"A church where you will feel welcome the moment you step in the door. Where we truly enjoy each other's company and do good things for the world together."

CHRISTOPHER SCHOUTEN
Member since 2020

"I had been looking for a place of worship for years. I wanted a place to worship that was open to anyone and welcoming. It’s been five years, and its loving and generous congregation and inspirational pastor, has reaffirmed I made the right choice."

Loretta
Member

"Welcoming congregation and comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Accepting and affirming, and an active service and outreach ministry."

SHERRY
Member

A CHURCH WHERE LGBTQIA+ people EXPERIENCE God's love

BMUCC is an Open and Affirming congregation since 2013
LOVE IN ACTION

We are A PROUDLY OPEN AND AFFIRMING CONGREGATION

Open and Affirming (ONA) is the United Church of Christ’s (UCC) designation for congregations, campus ministries, and other bodies in the UCC which make a public covenant of welcome into their full life and ministry to persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We welcome ALL God's children to be in full participation and leadership in our church, and to begin to heal the trauma they may have felt from the churches they grew up in by experiencing God's love and our love for them.

OUR LATEST NEWS

Check out what's going on at BMUCC and learn about our community, our message and our mission work!

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June 2023

Celebrating a Decade of Inclusion

Black Mountain United Church of Christ's Journey as an Open & Affirming Congregation

by
Christopher Schouten

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May 2023

Nurturing Our Faith Beyond Sunday: Growing Closer to God in Daily Life

There are a myriad ways in which our faith can be nurtured and deepened beyond the experience of Sunday worship. While gathering in the church is a vital part of our spiritual journey, we believe that the opportunity to grow closer to God is ever-present in our daily lives.

by
Christopher Schouten

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May 2023

Personal Testimony: Why I As a Gay Man Chose BMUCC

It wasn't easy for my husband and I to find a church home in the North Scottsdale/Cave Creek area that would welcome us as a gay couple, but the second we stepped through the doors at BMUCC, we knew we were home.

by
Christopher Schouten

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