Clinton Avenue Reformed Church
The “Hospitable Church”
Policy Statement
Adopted by Consistory, July 17, 2012
Resolved: The Consistory of Clinton Avenue Reformed Church and all members and those who are affiliated with the congregation make the following affirmative policy statement:
We build upon our elders and those who proceeded us in starting our congregation and continuing to this day in
accepting all believers, all who are curious and all visitors. We reaffirm our belief and faith in Jesus Christ and the love we have for all of our sisters and brothers in Christ. We take the commitment of true Christian fellowship and friendship as a sincere and open acceptance of all of God's children. All are welcome into Christ's Church here at Clinton Avenue Reformed Church and we enjoy the diversity in age, gender, ethnicity and the various religious backgrounds of our members and friends. No matter where you are in your faith journey you are welcome at CARC, that means if you are uncertain and have questions - you are welcome to come. If you are further along your faith journey you are welcome to come and share that journey. We welcome people of all ages and status in life. We welcome people of all colors and ethnic backgrounds. We welcome people of all various talents, abilities and difficulties. We welcome people of all gender identifications and orientations. We were formed and remain the friendly church and we are committed to maintaining our policy of acceptance as we believe that we are all God's children and all are welcome at God's table.
