My Pastor is black, I'm white and work on staff for him. Our church is mixed. AND we have CHURCH!!!! www.upcmerced.com
Much of the UPC is getting over the facial Hair factor(finally). There was a good reason for the rule at one time(i can explain it) but i don't think it holds anymore.
My fomer pastor used to say that it was a sign of rebellion...he didn't provide Scripture and I didn't ask...