Who Belongs Here

“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:28)

We all belong here, regardless of where you find yourself on your  faith journey. At St. Michael’s, we joyfully welcome people of every  race, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical  and mental ability, national origin, immigration status, economic  station – and invite them into full participation in the life of our  community.

“Full participation in the life of St. Michael's community” means living into the promises outline in the Baptismal Covenant and assumes equal access to all the benefits and responsibilities of church membership, including:

  • Participating in and receiving the Sacraments of Holy Baptism, Eucharist (Holy Communion), Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, and Holy Orders (Ordination)

  • Pastoral care

  • Religious education and spiritual formation

  • Services of worship

  • Eligibility for all positions of responsibility and leadership

In the Baptismal Covenant of The Episcopal Church, we promise to seek  and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves, and  to strive for justice and peace among all people, respecting the  dignity of every human being.

The Mission of St. Michael’s is grounded in the love of Jesus Christ.  Everybody belongs here. Nobody is refused. We are made, the scriptures  assure us, in the image of God. Nothing can change that core of original  goodness. The God who declares “I am who I am” welcomes you as you are,  and so do we. We continually strive to love God with our whole heart  and our neighbors as ourselves. You are our neighbor.