We believe that the fullest measure of our faith lies in how well it translates into tangible acts. From the Hebrew scriptures, we learn that our most important calling is to DO justice. From the life and witness of Jesus, we learn that concrete acts of compassion and justice on behalf of society’s most marginalized can transform lives one at a time. From the example of countless men and women throughout history who have taken this to heart, we know that faith embodied in action transforms the world. Therefore, we are committed to intentional action in our local community and greater world.

With Metropolitan Community Churches around the world, we stand boldly with those who resist structures of exclusion and oppression, and work to insure freedom for all people. We openly work for full inclusion and equality for LGBTQ people and families. Yet, our social justice work is not limited to narrow self interest. We are committed to coming “out” beyond our closets, walls, and neighborhoods and engaging in service, as our authentic selves, to all people in need. From feeding the hungry in our community, to supporting disaster relief in and outside of our country, to building homes that house and protect families very different from our own, to supporting those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, to advocating for policies of global economic justice, we are putting feet to our faith and making a difference.

In the future, we will continue to do what we always have, and we will place an even higher priority on building alliances with other individuals and organizations who are out there working for equality and engaging in acts of compassion and justice. We believe we can accomplish more together than we can alone and we will put our resources into creating strategic partnerships that can best serve our community.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: “For what does God require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8