You read too much into the ad .... they are 'simply' stating they are more open than others and using bouncers and velvet ropes to exagerate their points.
I agree. I think the ad should be run. It would be fun to watch a denominational ad war exaggerating the UCC position.
Another fun add would be to have homeless sleeping on the church pews in UCC churches and the congregation sitting down next to them in their Sunday best clothes - exaggerating their discomfort.
"You read too much into the ad .... "
I'm a little surprised at the amount of venom towards the ad that is present on this thread? I don't see anything wrong with the ad. My church isn't UCC but I am not aware of it ever turning anyone away. I assumed all churches were similar in that respect. Perhaps I was wrong?
To hear all the complainers on this thread, most of the churches they attend, do indeed turn people away.