What do we believe?
St. Paul’s is a progressive church in the Episcopal denomination. We understand our faith through the central lens of the teachings and ministry of Jesus Christ, considering all other scriptures as they inform the Gospels. We believe that the power and presence of God is manifested through the sacraments, and the goodness of life. We are generous in our orthodoxy and welcome people of any or no faith without judgment. We believe that the power of love transforms people, so we don’t use fear tactics or hidden agendas to force people to fit our spiritual agenda. We are an open and affirming church. The diversity of gender, love, and ethnicity are all welcome and incorporated among us.
Who do we hate?
No one. Not one single type, life-style, group or person. Sadly, we know that the "hate card" is one that some churches play. It sucks to be in the congregation and suddenly that card gets pulled.
Leaders cultivate a shared animosity toward those people because it creates group solidarity, but it's not the way of Jesus. We don't do that from the pulpit, and we address it when it arises within the community. We are about love. Which sounds great until you remember your personal list of "those people". Then, it's challenging. We invite you to join us in learning the practice of love.
St. Paul’s is a progressive church in the Episcopal denomination. We understand our faith through the central lens of the teachings and ministry of Jesus Christ, considering all other scriptures as they inform the Gospels. We believe that the power and presence of God is manifested through the sacraments, and the goodness of life. We are generous in our orthodoxy and welcome people of any or no faith without judgment. We believe that the power of love transforms people, so we don’t use fear tactics or hidden agendas to force people to fit our spiritual agenda. We are an open and affirming church. The diversity of gender, love, and ethnicity are all welcome and incorporated among us.
Who do we hate?
No one. Not one single type, life-style, group or person. Sadly, we know that the "hate card" is one that some churches play. It sucks to be in the congregation and suddenly that card gets pulled.
Leaders cultivate a shared animosity toward those people because it creates group solidarity, but it's not the way of Jesus. We don't do that from the pulpit, and we address it when it arises within the community. We are about love. Which sounds great until you remember your personal list of "those people". Then, it's challenging. We invite you to join us in learning the practice of love.
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