COVENANT OF INCLUSION

In response to the inclusive love of God made visible in Jesus of Nazareth, and the gift of the Holy Spirit poured out upon the whole church;

I hereby enter into this covenant dedicated to the creation of intentionally inclusive ministries:

I covenant with God and members of the Church Universal, the body of Christ, that I will accept and proclaim my mission of witness and service to all people, without judgment and without regard to any human distinction.

Therefore, I commit myself

• to provide pastoral care without judgment to all people;
• to preach and teach the good news of God's love for all persons; and
• to provide the ministries of word and sacrament to all God's people.

With God's help I offer these gifts to all people regardless of race, gender, gender identity and expression, class, age, sexual orientation, family structure, medical condition, education, marital status, difference in ability, or cultural, religious, ethnic, or national background.

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©2001, 2006, All Rights Reserved Logo by Tina Heck Text by Pamela June Webb
Endorsed by The Open & Affirming Ministry Team of GLAD Alliance, Inc.