SHEPHERD'S WELCOME STATEMENT

VOTED UPON AT OUR 2021 ANNUAL MEETING: 
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We, at Shepherd of the Hills, welcome all who are seeking God’s love and grace. We welcome all because God welcomes all, regardless of ethnicity or culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or relationship status. We welcome all without regard to addictions, physical or mental health, imprisonment or former imprisonment, socio-economic circumstances, or anything that too often divides us. Our unity is in Christ.

HOW DO WE LIVE THIS OUT?

BOOKS WE HAVE STUDIED AS A PART OF OUR CONTINUED LEARNING:
As a part of our RIC commitment we have committed as a community to continued learning and growth as we expand our welcome. This includes but is not limited to: LGBTQIA+ Justice work, Racial Justice work, Disability Justice work, and more. This comes in many different ways. Here are just a few of the many ways we live into this work: 
  • We partner with local area churches to host a booth at the Twin Cities PRIDE. 
  • We host book studies and learning opportunities around LGBTQIA+ Justice, Racial Justice, Disability Justice, and more. 
  • We are a host site for multiple support groups 
  • We strive to make our space, programming, and community a safe and accessible space for all people. We are always open to learn new ways to expand our welcome.  
  • We take care of what organizations we are supporting and how it impacts those on the margins 
To learn more or help us expand this work reach out to Sister Tashina.
One Coin Found by The Rev. Emmy Kegler
Love is the Way by The Rev. Dr. Michael Curry
I'm Still Here by Austin Channing Brown
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo

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What does it mean to be RIC: “The purpose of the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Program is to ensure the welcome, inclusion, celebration, and advocacy for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; work for racial equity and commit to anti-racist work and support the national program.” Learn more HERE.