You are welcome here
Whatever your country of origin or ancestry,and whether you are religious or not, Christian or not, or Lutheran or not,you are welcome here.
Whether you are male, female or transgendered, young or old,straight, gay, lesbian or bisexual,you are welcome here.
Whether you are single or partnered, married, widowed or divorced,you are welcome here.
Whether you are wealthy or poor, own a home or rent, live at home or are homeless,you are welcome here.
Whatever your political views,--whether to the right, to the left or to the centre--you are welcome here.
Whatever your strengths or weaknesses,gifts or challenges, they will be honoured, for you are welcome here.
Trinity Lutheran Church is committedto being a loving and welcoming community centred in the Good News of Jesus Christ.
In faithfulness to the Christian Gospel,in reflection of our Lutheran emphasis on grace, and in celebration of our shared baptismal journey, we promise to enter into ministry with all who seek God here.
We invite you to join us for worship and to take up your place with us in ministry for you are welcome at Trinity Lutheran Church.
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2 comments:
Makes one think about welcome and identity as a church. Certainly we would welcome all without concern for their religious beliefs but making that one of the first affirmations is a little odd.
I love this one! It identifies more populations than just the GLBT population, while being inclusive of the population - it does not single it out.
It celebrates all and repeats the phrase over and over "you are welcome here" - thus giving emphasis to that particular phrase.
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