All are welcome
St. James Lutheran Church is
open Sundays at 10 am for service
Come rain or shine our doors will be open to everyone.
(RIC) - Reconciling in Christ
St. James Lutheran Church is proud to be a 'Reconciling in Christ' congregation.
"What does RIC mean?"
RIC's mission is to advocate for the acceptance, full participation, and liberation of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions within the Lutheran Church.
The Reconciling in Christ (RIC) program recognizes Lutheran congregations, synods, organizations, colleges, and seminaries that publicly declare their welcome to people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
AFFIRMATION OF WELCOME
- People of every race, all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations share the worth that comes from being unique individuals created by God;
- People of every race, all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations are welcome within the membership of this congregation upon making a common, public affirmation of faith; and
- As members of this congregation, people of every race, all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations are expected and encouraged to share in the sacramental and general life of this congregation.
- As members of this congregation we commit to welcoming all people. We strive to make antiracist choices and work toward racial equity in all areas of our life together.
No matter what your ability, age, ethnicity, gender identity,
gender expression, language, life circumstances, marital status,
race, or sexual orientation is:
You are welcome here.
Your family, children, friends, spouses and partners are welcome here.
Your diversity and uniqueness are welcome here.