We, the State Youth Council of the Maine Conference of the United Church of Christ choose to be an Open and Affirming Spirited Youth Community.

We welcome all people. We value all opinions. This includes, but is not limited to, people of every race, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, economic or social status, marital standing, family structure, and faith background; all made in the image of God.

No matter where you are on life’s journey, you will always be welcome.

This statement of declaration was voted on and passed at Fall Convention on October 18th, 2008.