Inclusive & Reconciling Ministry
At Chevy Chase UMC, we believe we are all children of God and seek to include all people in the life of the church without exclusion.
In October 2016, Chevy Chase United Methodist Church members voted overwhelmingly to become a Reconciling congregation.
We updated our Welcoming Statement to read:
At Chevy Chase United Methodist Church we seek to share God’s message of grace with all people. And we believe that Jesus Christ calls us to love one another without exception or exclusion.
No matter your race or ethnicity, age or abilities, sexual orientation or gender identity, marital or family situation, financial circumstances or faith history, we joyfully offer our hospitality and invite you to participate fully in the life of our church community.
You are welcome here.
Justice and Inclusion
We have a Justice and Inclusion team that works to promote inclusion in the church and involvement in issues of social justice. Below are some of the ways we live out our welcome commitment:
Celebrate Pride- Rainbowing the church:
Each year we celebrate Pride month with a rainbowing of the church to support our LGBTQIA+ siblings.
Open doors to community organizations:
We open our doors to support groups of all kinds to hold meetings and gatherings.
Support throughout our congregation:
We believe that inclusion work should be a priority for every committee and mission of our congregation.
