At St. Andrew, justice, inclusion, and equality have long been at the forefront of our beliefs. The powerful conversations Revs. Akilah and Mark have been having are just another step on this journey. We strive to continue this conversation, to learn, and to grow as a faith community.
St. Andrew United Methodist Church
Welcome home.
Statement of Justice and Inclusion
Adopted November 4, 2019
St. Andrew affirms that all people, including LGBTQ+ persons, people of color, and women, are created in the Divine Image, are of inherent sacred worth, and shall be fully included in the life, ministry, practices, and leadership of the church. We reject any institutional policy that would deny the full participation of persons in the church based on age, nationality, race, class, culture, gender identity, sexual orientation, or ability.
Written by:
Revs Akilah Bixler, Andy Dunning, Mark Feldmeir
Pastor Kendall Kridner-Protzmann
and the Future Strategy Task Force
Join The Conversation
In response to recent events and the current national protests surrounding police brutality, we will be extending our “Politics of Compassion” sermon series to hold a difficult conversation on our complicity in white supremacy, and our responsibilities as a community to reach the ideals we hold. Join us via YouTube for this important discussion.
<< June 7 | “Between Two Worlds”
<< June 14 | “The Labor Pains of Justice”
<< June 21 | “God’s Promised Future”
<< June 28 | Rev. Akilah’s “Farewell Love”
Our work towards inclusivity within the denomination continues
Since the General Conference voted to adopt the Traditional Plan in February 2019, St. Andrew has been at the forefront of the conversation about creating inclusion and equity within the United Methodist Church. Download our latest Q&A book to learn more.
Download Version 4