As a community of the people of God we affirm the following:

• that persons of all races, national and ethnic origins, ages, mental and emotional condition or capacity, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, economic situation and those who suffer from addictions share with others the worth which comes from being unique individuals created by God, and that all stand before God in need of forgiveness;
  
  
• that all persons named and unnamed above are welcome within the membership of our congregation upon making the same affirmation of faith that all other members make;
  
  
• and that as members, all are expected and encouraged to share in the worship, fellowship and general life of this congregation.