A Sample Affirmation of Welcome

Who is welcome in this church?

You are welcome regardless of your country of origin or ancestry.

You are welcome regardless of whether you are male, female or transgender; whether you are 3 days old, 30 years old or 130 years old; whether you are Roman Catholic, Jewish, Islamic, Hindu, Sikh, agnostic, a life-long Christian or have never set foot in a place of worship.

You are welcome here.

You are welcome regardless of whether you are single, married, divorced, separated or partnered; whether you are straight, gay, lesbian or bisexual; whether you are politically vocal, apolitical or indifferent to politics; whether you own your home, rent, live with your parents or are homeless; whether you are mentally, physically or not noticeably challenged.

You are welcome here.

This church is committed be being a loving and welcoming community of faith, centered in the Good News of Jesus Christ. Therefore, in faithfulness to the Gospel, in reflection of our Lutheran heritage, and in honour of our shared baptismal covenant, we promise to seek ways to enter into shared ministry with all who would seek God here.

We invite you to join us at worship, and to take up your place with us in ministry, for you are welcome here.

- Advent Lutheran Church