Rev. Talitha Arnold  

Open and Affirming Statement: 

We know that, as Christians, we are many individual members, each with different gifts to offer and contributions to make.  We know also that we are one body in Christ, members of one another.  With Jesus, we affirm that we are called to act as agents of reconciliation and wholeness within the church and within the world.

                As an expression of the practice and conviction of this congregation, we declare ourselves to be an “open and affirming church,” welcoming people who share a faith journey with Christ, and who share with us the covenant that binds us together regardless of age, gender, race, ethnic background, mental or physical disability, or sexual orientation.

                We commit ourselves to caring and concern for our lesbian, gay and bisexual sisters and brothers by affirming that:

                We believe that lesbian, gay, and bisexual people share with all others the worth that comes from being unique individuals;

                We welcome lesbian, gay, and bisexual people to our congregation in the same spirit and manner by which we welcome all other members and visitors.