Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches

Celebrating God's love for all people.

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St. James Presbyterian Church (PCUSA)

6554 N. Rockwell
Chicago, IL 60645

Pastor: Stu Smith
Music Director: Philip Seward

Phone: 773-465-6254
Email:
Website: www.stjameschicago.org

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Schedule of Activities

Worship 10:30 am, Sundays

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St. James' Statement of Inclusion

We the congregation of St. James United Presbyterian Church publicly affirm our intention to be a house of prayer for all people, offering membership to those who accept baptism and who make a public profession of faith in Jesus as Lord. We are particularly sensitive to welcome persons from those groups whose voices have been long silenced. We further invite all active members to participate in the sacraments and to participate in parish government by voting and holding office.

We join with likeminded congregations by affirming that "Following the risen Christ, and seeking to make the Church a true community of hospitality, the mission of More Light Presbyterians is the full participation of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender people of faith in the life, ministry, and witness of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)." (More Light Presbyterians Mission Statement)

Our study and prayer on this issue includes reflection on the principles of inclusion found in Acts 10, Galatians 3, The Brief Statement of Faith, G-5 of The Book of Order, and the St. James Creed. (Unanimously adopted by the St. James Session on December 12, 2001)