Welcome & Inclusion

“Diversity is inviting someone to the party.  Inclusion is asking them to dance.” – Unknown
 
Dear Friends in Grace,
 
I am so proud of you.  So proud of us. 
 
As I reflect back on the last 20 months, especially back to the beginning of my tenure as your Vicar, I am in awe at the distance we have already traveled together.  With God’s inspiration and wisdom and help, we are growing and thriving -- in hope, in vision, in worship, and in numbers. 
 
I am amazed by the grace with which you have embraced all kinds of changes to expand the breadth of our love and welcome.  We continue to update our campus for efficiency, attractiveness, and accessibility.  We are trying out new prayers in liturgy (approved by General Convention last year).  We are learning new music for worship, experimenting with new ministry ideas to foster connection and outreach, and working to reorganize our staff and lay leaders to involve more and more people in the leadership and life of Grace.
 
We are Growing in Grace!