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Our Welcome Statement
Saint Paul Lutheran Church is committed to becoming a radically loving and welcoming community of faith, rooted in the Good News of Jesus Christ. In faithfulness to the Gospel and our Lutheran heritage, we will with God’s help provide programs, ministries, and pastoral care to all who see God in this place.
What does this mean?
As we seek to embody our commitment to become a more welcoming community, this means that regardless of your:
- Age —
3 days old, 30 years old or 130 years old . . . - Culture or race —
Hispanic, Native American, Asian, Black or White . . . - Economic means —
employed or not, rent or own or live with parents or are homeless . . . - Emotional state —
happy or struggling with addictions or phobias . . . - Faith expression or background —
Buddhist, Jewish, agnostic, Christian, Muslim, atheist . . . - Financial philosophy —
tithe, hoard, would share it if you had money . . . - Gender and sexual persuasion —
male or female; straight, gay or lesbian . . . - Household structure —
blended, two-parent or single parent, with children or not, or solo . . . - Marital status —
single, married, partnered, separated or divorced . . . - Physical or mental capabilities —
able, disabled or a person of differing abilities . . . - Political leanings —
Republican, Democrat, Independent, Socialist, registered to vote or not . . . - Spiritual condition —
at peace or having a troubled spirit . . .
. . . or whatever terms you use to describe yourself,
You Are Welcome Here.
Your gifts are needed at St. Paul for the sake of God’s mission in the world.
By the grace of God, this is most certainly true!
