Who are we?

We are poets, artists, writers, musicians, creatives, thinkers, teachers, learners, listeners, pastors, story tellers, spiritual directors, comedians, wonderers, wanderers, stargazers, scientists, misfits, nomads, seekers and friends. We long for authenticity in relationships and deep spiritual nourishment. We ask questions of what it means to be human and also what it means to be created in the image of God. We seek the holy in this life, a community of belonging, and justice throughout the world. We love to eat, laugh, talk, ask questions, learn, explore, and create art together!

Our Mission

We practice community, explore spirituality, and pursue justice.

Our Vision

We envision an ever-extending Table infused with belonging and the transformative presence of God’s love.

Our Values

Authenticity

Belovedness

Curiosity

Co-Creativity

Our Welcome Statement (as a Reconciling Ministry)

As an expression of the United Methodist Church, we are proud to affirm that Inclusion Community is a community with "Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors!"

We envision an ever-extending Table infused with belonging and the transformative presence of God’s love. We follow the example of Jesus whose Table always reflects a greater diversity and inclusivity than we can imagine. We believe God’s love is unconditional, immeasurable, and calls us to practice community.

Grounded in the radical inclusiveness of Jesus' love, Inclusion Community seeks to be a place of belonging for people of all ages, socio-economic statuses, political affiliations, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, citizenship statuses, and abilities.

We are a Reconciling Ministry and believe all persons hold sacred worth. We celebrate the LGBTQ+ community as beloved and beautiful. We give thanks for the sacred worth, gifts, dignity, story, and calling each person brings to the community.

Because we unapologetically believe that all persons who identify as LGBTQ+ are made in the image of God, we longingly strive for the day when the UMC will celebrate the ordination and marriage of LGBTQ+ persons.

YOU are welcome here!