Jesus gave his disciples, including us, a commandment:  

 "that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.  By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." John 13: 34-35 (NRSV).

As we endeavor to live into Christ's command, on Sunday, June 2, 2019, the congregation voted that: 

"We declare ourselves to be an open and affirming church that welcomes all God’s people. Regardless of religious beliefs, physical or mental abilities, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression, we welcome you to join us.  We invite you to worship with us, to be married in our church, to partake of the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion, and to fully share in the life and fellowship of our congregation. We recognize there are differences among us and we believe that we can love alike even though we may not think alike. We proclaim this statement of welcome and affirmation to all including those who have known the pain of exclusion or discrimination in the church and society."