The UPC was founded upon an agreement, a covenant, that the two groups who came together would not strive for their own views but work in unity. One group broke the covenant when they pushed forward the affirmation statement. They got their way, but majority it not always right.
Ps 106:15
I humbly suggest that the UPC as an organization repent of this sin, issue apologies to those who left because they could not sign the AS in all good conscience, and return to the spirit of the agreement originally set out by the founders of the UPC. This is one way to stop the schisms, truly be united, and bring God's favor.
Eph 4:2-16
Let's love one another with a pure heart fervently.
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His banner over me is LOVE....

My soul followeth hard after thee....Love one another with a pure heart
fervently.

Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
To be a servant of God, it will cost us our total commitment to God, and God alone. His burden must be our burden... Sis Alvear