St John's Evangelical Protestant Church, United Church of Christ, welcomes into full membership and participation in the Body of Christ persons of every age, economic or marital status, gender, language, nationality, physical or mental ability, race, or sexual orientation. We welcome all to share in the life, leadership, ministry, fellowship, worship, sacraments, responsibilities and blessings of participation in our congregation and Christ's Church. We embrace diversity in our congregation and community, and affirm the dignity and worth of every person. Following the example of Jesus Christ, we hereby declare ourselves to be an Open and Affirming Church.

*This welcome statement was adopted by Consistory on Monday, November 12, 2007.