Welcome Statement
The following Welcome Statement was proposed by the RIC taskforce and approved by Congregation Council on October 12, 2023
You Are Welcome Here
At The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, we embrace the uniqueness of every individual and respect their dignity and worth, for all are created in the image of God. We strive to welcome everyone in the fullness of who they are.
Let us call together for reconciliation, and live out God’s vision of love for people of every sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, socio-economic status, age, physical or mental ability, political persuasion, race, ethnicity, and personal history. Let us walk together to strive for racial equity, as Jesus calls us to do.
All people are welcome here to worship, build community, and grow together as Jesus ’disciples at this place.
You Are Welcome Here
At The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, we embrace the uniqueness of every individual and respect their dignity and worth, for all are created in the image of God. We strive to welcome everyone in the fullness of who they are.
Let us call together for reconciliation, and live out God’s vision of love for people of every sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, socio-economic status, age, physical or mental ability, political persuasion, race, ethnicity, and personal history. Let us walk together to strive for racial equity, as Jesus calls us to do.
All people are welcome here to worship, build community, and grow together as Jesus ’disciples at this place.
