LGBTQ+ Inclusion

The Way Forward Discussion Group has taken steps to become a Reconciling Community within St. Matthew’s. (Please note that this is not a church-wide change.) They have prepared a Welcoming Statement, which includes the following: “We affirm the sacred worth of every person and will work toward their full inclusion and participation in The UMC, including marriage and all aspects of ordained and lay ministry.” Their full statement is available at this link. Contact St. Matthew’s Lay Leaders, Carolyn Andrukonis candrukonis@gmail.com or Karen Chevalier karenschevalier@gmail.com, if you have any questions.