You belong here—and we mean that.

If you’ve been burned by church before—or if you’ve never tried—you’re exactly who we’re thinking about.

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When to Show Up

Sacred Place is a small, scrappy, genuinely inclusive church in Rancho Cucamonga. We’re part of the United Church of Christ—a progressive denomination where each congregation makes its own choices about belief and welcome. Ours are clear: no one gets told they don’t belong in God’s family because of who they are. Not because of who they love, how they identify, what they’ve been through, or what they do or don’t believe yet.

We’re not a production. We’re a small community that shows up every Sunday to do something real together.

When you reach out, here’s what happens:

We’ll get you all the details about our gatherings and what to expect.
We’ll answer any questions you have—no question is too small.
If you have kids, we’ll help you get them set up with Sacred Kids.

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Is this place for me?

Are LGBTQ+ people actually welcome here?

Yes, explicitly. We’re an Open and Affirming church—that’s an official UCC designation, not a catchphrase. It means we’ve made a formal commitment to the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. It’s not a footnote; it’s foundational.

Do I have to believe specific things to attend?

No. We’re non-creedal—we don’t require you to recite a statement of faith or hold any particular theology. Bring your questions, your doubts, and your whole complicated relationship with faith. All of it is welcome here.

How do you approach the Bible?

Seriously, but not without attention to context. We read Scripture as literature—poetry, history, letters, apocalyptic writing—written by people with stories to tell from their own time and place. We engage it deeply without flattening it into a rulebook.

What about my kids?

We have a kids ministry for TK–5th grade that meets during Sunday gatherings—storytelling, crafts, and real conversation, using the Mini Revolutions curriculum from Illustrated Ministry.

Joining in person?

One question you may be asking is “When should I show up?”

Here’s the short answer:

The main gathering begins at 11 am.
Planning your visit lets us make sure you feel welcome from the moment you arrive.

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Here’s the longer answer:

If you're a social person:

Come a few minutes before 11 and say hello. It’s a chance to meet people before the gathering starts, without the pressure of a structured environment.