Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in York, Pennsylvania.
Their welcome statement reads:
“ ‘Love one another as I have loved you.’ (John 15:12b)
Welcome to St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church… we’re happy that you’re here! As a welcoming and affirming congregation, we joyfully proclaim that everyone has a seat at Christ’s table and that our differences add depth and richness to our relationships.
St. Matthew invites ALL of God’s beloved, including our LGBTQIA+ siblings, into the full life and leadership of our church. We welcome, include, and celebrate our human family’s diversity of race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, economic circumstance, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, and faith story.
We are committed to racial equity and anti-racism. We acknowledge that the holy work of inclusivity, peace, and social justice is an ongoing journey within our church, our community, and the world, as we strive to love like Jesus.“
Learn more about St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church at: www.stmatt.org
