SPIRITUALITY IN ACTION
Spirituality in Action
Statement on Morality & Political Division
At St. Luke’s, our spirituality is formed by the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures, the Anglican spiritual tradition, and our Baptismal Covenant. In particular, in our Baptismal Covenant we promise to . . .
• proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ;
• seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves;
• strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being.
At St. Luke’s we believe all really does mean all. This generates the following positions:
• We reject the idea that only a few will be saved to live with God eternally.
• We reject wanting to kill those with whom we disagree.
• It is morally wrong to seize, kidnap, or banish those with whom we disagree.
• Cruelty and scapegoating are morally wrong.
• All people (regardless of ethnic origin, race, sex, gender identity, sexuality, physical or mental ability, etc.) should be cherished as beloved children of God, made in the image of God.
• All people are deserving of love, justice, and peace.
• All people deserve life and flourishing, equity and respect.
• All Christians are commanded to work for the greater good of all people.
There are three key ways we enact our belief in the universality of God’s love.
1) We enact our spirituality by sharing God’s love for and with our neighbors in need.
2) We enact our spirituality by participating with others in building a better world.
3) We enact our spirituality by being an inclusive parish.
• All people are welcome to attend, participate, and potentially be leaders in our parish life.
• Our official preaching and teaching will not take sides in current political debates.
• We encourage all people to vote their consciences and communicate with their political leaders.
Approved by the Vestry at its May 21, 2025 meeting