An Open & Affirming Community of Faith
We are a small, open-hearted church family in North Scottsdale where love grows, faith deepens, and all are welcome.
Our Story
Black Mountain UCC began with a vision of a faith community rooted in love, openness, and action. In the heart of North Scottsdale, we gather as a family of faith where love grows and everyone belongs. We’ve remained small enough to be family, while large enough in love to serve the world.
Our Mission & Values
At Black Mountain United Church of Christ in Scottsdale, AZ, we grow in love of God and neighbor through worship, service, and community.
We put faith into action with local, regional, and global mission projects, bringing comfort and material assistance to all God’s children.
We value:
Intimate & Family-Like – Deep relationships and mutual care across generations.
Inclusive & Welcoming – A place where every person belongs.
Open & Affirming – We honor the God-given worth and gifts of every person.
Mission-Oriented & Compassionate – Love expressed through tangible service.
Meet Our Pastor,
Rev. Dr. George A. Ault
Please call him George. An ordained minister for 55 years, George has served 46 years in parish ministry across four congregations, including 30 years as pastor of The Church of the Red Rocks (Sedona, Arizona, 1985–2015).
Within the Southwest Conference (SWC), George has been active for 38 years. He has served as Moderator twice (15 years apart) and contributed on committees including COCAM, Personnel, Endowment, and two CM Search Committees. He currently serves on the Executive Board, bringing a seasoned, comprehensive understanding of the SWC.
What We Believe
As a congregation of the United Church of Christ (UCC), we center our life together on Jesus’ Great Commandment and the UCC’s shared Purpose, Vision, and Mission.
Mission – United in Spirit and inspired by God’s grace, we welcome all, love all, and seek justice for all.
Purpose – To love God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength, and our neighbor as ourselves (Matthew 22:37–39).
Vision – United in Christ’s love, a just world for all.