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Adopted by the Vestry of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul on October 12, 2010 Whereas: The Cathedral Church of St. Paul is a Christian faith community that affirms that every person has worth as a unique creation made in the image of God.We recognize, celebrate and give thanks for the many diverse gifts of God among us, and we believe that all acts of exclusion are inconsistent with Christ’s teaching. Further, as a faith community, we take seriously our mission of inclusion, and we delight in extending a welcome to our faith community to all to join in worship and full membership regardless of race, age, gender, culture, sexual orientation, or economic status.In addition we believe that through our diversity, all can grow and practice a unity of faith that transcends our differences.We commit to model a community of faith and spirit that works toward openness and understanding, offering justice, healing and wholeness of life for all people.
Be it resolved that the Vestry of The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, Vermont, supports the work and mission of the newly formed Integrity Vermont group, and we declare ourselves to be an Open and Affirming Congregation of The Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Vermont. Our Cathedral mission statement proclaims: This Cathedral will be a place of sanctuary, healing, inclusion, challenge and compassion. We embrace the mission of Integrity Vermont, which likewise proclaims: Integrity Vermont celebrates and witnesses to the Episcopal Church and the LGBT Community God's embracing love, working for full inclusion in all the sacraments. We strive to be a place of sanctuary, healing, inclusion, transformation, justice and compassion.
