A Special Welcome from St. James Cathedral
We offer a special welcome to those who are in the pews for the first time, those joining us online, and those who have worshipped here for decades. Whether you are a lifelong Christian, a curious seeker, or just find peace in sacred space, you are welcome here.
We offer a special welcome to those who were born up the block and those who were born across the world. Whether you speak ten languages or are still struggling a bit with one, you are welcome here.
We offer a special welcome to those who are single, partnered, married, widowed, divorced, or figuring it out. Whether you are proudly 2SLGBTQIA+ or aren’t quite sure what all those letters mean, you are welcome here.
We offer a special welcome to wailing babies, excited toddlers, inquisitive teenagers, and people of all ages who can’t sit still. We welcome those whose wheelchair, hearing aids, fidget spinner, or weighted blanket help them participate.
We welcome fashionistas and folks whose socks never match. We welcome bookworms, sports fans, tech wizards, gamers, tattoo enthusiasts, and theatre geeks. We welcome those with voices of angels and those with more of a joyful noise skill set.
We welcome the eternally punctual and those whose friends know to tell them the party starts earlier than it does. Whether you’re on top of your game or at the end of your rope, you are welcome here.
We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now, those who have been wounded by religion, and those who aren’t sure what led them here today. Whether you’re a pilgrim, a tourist, a spiritual nomad or a skeptic, you are welcome here.
Whoever you are, and whatever you bring with you–God welcomes you, and so do we.