DIVERSITY
&JUSTICE

We are a proudly inclusive Christian community committed to justice, equality, and celebrating the beautiful diversity of God's creation.

VISION
STATEMENT

The Diversity and Justice Task Force is a proudly inclusive Christian community of St. Luke Lutheran Church. We encourage all members to participate fully in the life and leadership of the church regardless of age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, and economic condition, physical or mental ability. We believe all people are created by God to model the diversity in unity which is the Holy Trinity and we seek to live out that diversity in unity within the faith community.

BIBLICAL
AFFIRMATION

We affirm the biblical truth of every human being's inherent dignity and worth, as all people are created in the image of God.

(Genesis 1:27)

We affirm that in the Body of Christ there is no distinction or hierarchy according to racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, or social identity and economic status.

(Galatians 3:28)

We believe that unity in diversity is not only desirable, but essential to fulfilling God's ultimate desire for God's people, as expressed in scripture, and thus an essential element of seeking God's will on earth as it is in heaven.

(Acts 2, Revelation 7:9)

MISSION
STATEMENT

LGBTQ+ Advocacy

To be advocates for the acceptance, full participation and liberation of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. To educate our congregation on human sexuality and inclusivity.

Anti-Racism Work

To be advocates for dismantling racism in our church and society. To educate our congregation on the ongoing structures of racism and to empower the church to speak for justice.

Education & Advocacy

To educate the congregation and staff, and to be advocates for the rights and dignity of all people, working toward a more just and inclusive community.

ACTIONS

The Diversity & Justice Task Force has worked on the following initiatives since its inception in July 2020:

Black Lives Matter Rallies on church lawn
LENT 2020 Social Justice Preaching Series
Reconciling In Christ Handouts
Graceful Conversations
Monthly Newsletter Articles
Intro to Reconciling in Christ with RIC Guest Speaker Lunch & Learn
"TILL" The Emmett Till Movie Discussion
D & J Church Brochure for St. Luke
New Martin Luther Signs
Inclusive Restroom Signage
Reconciling Inclusion w/ Scripture (Clobber Verses) Lunch & Learn

Recent Initiatives

Poor People's Campaign Rally
2 D & J Grants from Southeastern Synod
Pervis Payne Letter Writing to Governor Bill Lee
Bias & Its Impact on Welcome Lunch & Learn
Rainbow Bulletin Board of 7 St. Luke Guiding Principles
Prayer Vigil for Pervis Payne
Rep on Southeastern Synod D & J Task Force
Financially Supported Sensory Perception Disorder Equipment in Church Nursery
Lunch & Learn with St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, an RIC church
Pronoun Ribbons for church member name tags (optional)
Diversity & Justice ministry at St. Luke

JOIN OUR MISSION

We invite you to be part of our ongoing work toward justice, inclusion, and celebrating the beautiful diversity of God's creation.