About Us
Saint John's United Methodist Church is a truly wonderful
congregation committed to lives of lived faithfulness. Our
congregation is willing to struggle with the hard issues of life
and to let the gospel of Jesus Christ challenge us to respond to
those issues. We have an inclusive ministry for all, not just for
some. This commitment manifests itself in our varied ministries
with the poor, the powerless and the ignored, as well as our in
ministries for the more secure and empowered.
The vitality of our faith is nurtured in worship, fellowship and
study. We believe in life-long learning and in the gifts that each
of us brings. Together we share in the depths and heights of daily
life.
We are a unique congregation in that we adopted the "Statement
of Reconciliation" that follows in 1998. We believe that God calls
us to a ministry of inclusivity and welcome for all people.
STATEMENT OF RECONCILIATION
We affirm that through God's redeeming love for all, we are one
in Christ. We respect the inherent and valuable contributions each
member makes to the Body of Christ. We celebrate our diversity and
recognize the sacred worth and dignity of all persons regardless of
sexual orientation, gender, race, age, ethnicity, physical or
mental capacity, education, or economic or marital status.
As we journey toward reconciliation, we proclaim this statement
of welcome to all who have known the pain of exclusion and
discrimination within the church. We welcome all persons to full
participation in the life and ministries of St. John's United
Methodist Church.
At the same time, we recognize that there remain differences of
opinion among us. We do not seek to erase our differences. We
welcome all in our journey together in faith toward greater
understanding and mutual respect.
As we are affiliated with the Reconciling Ministries Network, we
believe that we are being reconciled to God and to one another.
"All this is from God, who reconciled us . . . through Christ,
and who gives us the ministry of reconciliation." II Corinthians
5:18.