We take welcome seriously!
Our journey as an affirming congregation began back in 2001 with a decision to advocate with the LGBTQ community. In 2008 we put pen to paper and wrote our first official Welcome Statement and became a "Reconciling in Christ" congregation. You will find our Welcome Statement below.
Reconciling in Christ (RIC) is a program for Lutheran communities of faith to answer the inclusive call of the Gospel by welcoming people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Now called "Reconciling Works," you can find more information about them here: https://www.reconcilingworks.o...
In 2012 our larger church body (The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada) moved to allow marriages of same sex couples and the ability to call pastors or diaconal ministers from the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. We were happy to more fully minister with everyone in these inclusive ways.
We have intentionally continued to advocate and learn alongside of all peoples. In our congregation you will find people from various communities including people of colour, First Nations, other faith groups and some who are just curious or exploring. We believe God brings people together and we take joy in welcoming you!
We adopted a new Welcome Statement February 24, 2024!
Affirmation of Welcome (2024)
All are welcome in this church, and all means all.
All are beloved children of God equally celebrated, affirmed and supported in the life of this congregation and the call to ministry.
All sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions, races, ethnicities, and disabilities are affirmed to share their gifts, talents and presence within this community of faith.
All are welcome to join in praising God, to cherish community, striving for justice and equity, as we learn about the world, and each other. We invite you to join in worship and ministry.
Holy Spirit respectfully acknowledges that we gather on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional and ancestral territory of the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux and Métis peoples.
All are welcome here, and all means all.
