WELCOME STATEMENT

EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

welcomes everyone to revel in God’s love and grace with us.

We welcome all because it is fundamental to our belief that we are all children of God, regardless of race, culture, country of origin, or the language that you speak—regardless of sexual or romantic orientation—regardless of gender, gender identity, or gender expression—regardless of relationship status.

We welcome all without regard to addictions, physical or mental health, imprisonment, socio-economic circumstances, or any of the categories that too often divide us. Our God does not fit in a box—we prefer not to confine ourselves to one either.

We welcome all without regard to where you are on your personal faith journey—whether you are a life-long Lutheran, you come from another faith tradition, you are doubting, or whether you have no faith practice at all.

As a commitment to our welcome, we are called to confront racism in our individual lives, in our communities, and in the Church. We reject institutional racism and Christian Nationalism as contrary to the gospel and we seek to dismantle racism through worship, education, activity in the community, and partnerships with other faith communities and organizations that share our commitment.

Our unity is in Christ, who loves and welcomes all.