“GOD IS LOVE. And, those who love, live in God and God lives in them.”
- 1 John 4:16
We are now proud to call ourselves an Open & Affirming congregation, and are registered with our denominational organizations:
Reconciling in Christ (ELCA)
ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participation
has advocated for the full welcome, inclusion, and equity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual/aromantic (LGBTQIA+) Lutherans in all aspects of the life of their Church, congregations, and community.
Reconciling Ministries Network (UMC)
is committed to intersectional justice across and beyond the United Methodist connection, working for the full participation of all LGBTQ+ people throughout the life and leadership of the Church.
Community Outreach + Activism
Spirit of Grace is proud to partner with our fellow Open & Affirming Churches in the Columbia Gorge in showing up for and serving the LGBTQIA+ community! We show up at Pride events with a collaborative resource and activity table, where you can come to receive a Rainbow Blessing, make your own button, add to the Rainbow Prayer installation, learn about Open & Affirming resources, and so much more – our table grows every year! We are also committed to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community year-round, and together seek to provide a variety of worship spaces and faith experiences where the LGBTQIA+ is loved and celebrated.
Ritual Action + Art Installation
“Let justice flow like a river, and righteousness flow like an unfailing stream.” Amos 5:24
When Spirit of Grace celebrated our commitment to being an Open & Affirming church, we created a Rainbow Waterfall, filled with our prayers of love and hope for the LGBTQIA+ community. This Rainbow Waterfall has now become the Rainbow Prayer Installation, which travels with us every year to Pride where it continues to grow.
Acceptance + Safety
If you are looking to learn more about what it means to be an Open & Affirming Church, or how Faith and Queerness are complimentary rather than contradictory, please check out our resource list! Pastor Miranda is also available as a resource to the local LGBTQIA+ community - you can set up a time to meet with her one-on-one by filling out our contact form.
Poetry & Prose
