The congregation of Open Table United Church of Christ (UCC) has always valued providing service to the community over having a beautiful building to meet for worship.

Two ministries that Open Table co-founded and supports with monetary and volunteer resources are Gulf Coast Creation Care and Prism United.

Gulf Coast Creation Care focuses the community’s moral attention on the climate crisis and brings both spiritual inspiration and practical help and information to those who care about Earth. Recently, the group brought together area teens to engage in climate conversations and action, provided a presentation on the Inflation Reduction Act and taxes, conducted an energy efficiency workshop to help homeowners reduce costs and hosted an electric vehicle showcase to allow those thinking about buying an EV the opportunity to see models and query other owners.

Another work that Open Table holds dear is the care and support of our area LGBTQ+ youth. Prism United allows adolescents and teens to find community and supports them in being their true selves as well as providing information and support to their families and other people who love them. This year the group hosted lower Alabama’s first ever Queer Prom and a Jack O’Lantern Jubilee for area teens and spearheaded the Alabama Inclusion Project, the first comprehensive LGBTQ+ community needs assessment in southwest Alabama.

Open Table UCC recognizes that service to others is the true purpose of “church” and is committed to being God’s hands and feet in the world.