West Church Open and Affirming Statement

Who is welcome here?

No matter who you are, where you’ve been, what you’ve done or left undone…

If you are straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender…

If you are fully-abled, disabled, or a person of differing abilities…

If you are single, married, divorced, separated, or partnered…

If you own your own home, rent, live with your parents, or are homeless…

If you are Asian, Hispanic, Black, or White…

If you are 3 days old, 30 years old, or 103 years old….

If you are of strong faith, of no faith, or somewhere in between…

You are welcome here!

We affirm that all people are created in the image of God and as beloved children of God, all are worthy of God’s love and grace. We welcome the full inclusion and participation of all people in the life and ministries of West Congregational Church as we journey toward reconciliation through Christ.

We recognize that there are differences among us but believe that we can love alike even though we may not always think alike. We proclaim this statement of welcome and affirmation to all who have known the pain of exclusion or discrimination in the church and society. We invite all people to join us in our faith journey towards greater love, understanding and mutual respect.