At St Mark’s United Methodist Church, all are actively welcomed and affirmed at worship, meals, spaces, events and especially in our sacred celebrations including communion, baptism and marriage. The United Methodist Church 2024 General Conference overwhelming voted to significant changes to policies and positions on LGBTQ+ issues, which include ordination of LGBTQ clergy, and hosting of same-sex marriage among others. For more information on the updates made at General Conference click Here
Hear from Lead Pastor Rev. Lynn Bartlow
The fullness of our community is open to all ages, races, ethnicities, political affiliations, gender identities, sexual orientations, socioeconomic status, faith histories, marital status and mental or physical abilities. We welcome all to come as they are to participate, lead, love, be loved, challenge, edify, push, question, and belong. Simply put, there is full and unqualified acceptance in our congregation, which gives LGBTQ+ people the ability to flourish and live as their true selves.
The Rainbow Fellowship serves as one avenue for our LGBTQIA+ members at St. Mark’s to be cherished, and empowered in a loving community.