Welcome to St. Paul's!

Looking for a welcoming church? Come visit with us! If you are in a long-term relationship and thinking about a commitment ceremony, get to know us, our practices and beliefs.

Our RIC Affirmation says...we are a community of of God, called to serve. We believe when we are marked by the Cross of Christ in Baptism, we become His forever. Paul said we "welcome one another...as Christ welcomed you for the glory of God." (Rom. 15:7) So all God's children are welcome here to worship our Risen Lord, learn about His message, and join in our ministries. As a Reconciling in Christ congregation, St. Paul's welcomes all who seek God: new visitors, old friends, those who need strength or who have doubts, without regard to:

...racial background or ethnicity, income level, abilities or disabilities;
...whether you own a home, rent, or are homeless;

...your sexual orientation or gender identity: straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender;
...age or marital status: single, married, separated, divorced, remarried, widowed, or partnered.

"All this is from God who reconciled us through Jesus Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation." II Corinthians 5:18

September 11 at 2 pm, Elizabeth Schwartz will speak on legal rights (and wrongs) of lgbt people in Florida. She was named as one of the nation's best LGBT Lawyers Under 40. Invite your friends to come and learn! Sponsored by Lutherans Concerned-Central Florida and the National Council for LesbianRights; hosted by St. paul's Lutheran Church.

Library: St. Paul's houses a collection of novels, biographies and autobiographies, DVD's, videos and theological studies, many with lgbt themes. Check with the office to borrow any that interest you.

We participated in both North Pinellas Pride (Dunedin) and St. Pete Pride. We wish to make our welcome widely known.

LCNA's biennial assembly in Minneapolis included a Healing Service written by Paul Gibson. Part of the River of Reconciliation is in the photo at the left.

Have you been tested? Everyone should be! AIDS Partnership, Inc. is housed at St. Paul's. The Partnership offers HIV/AIDS testing (free, non-invasive) every third Thursday from 4-6, room 4; call for an apppointment.

The film For the Bible Tells Me So looks at families of faith with an LGBT sibling, son, daughter, or parent. To check out a copy, call the office.