Diversity and Equity Statement

St. Luke Lutheran Church is a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The Congregation of St. Luke voted to become a RICcongregation on May 2, 2010, and our journey continues. To continue welcoming those that have been relegated to the margins of our society and faith tradition, and as part of our commitment to anti-racism, in 2024 St. Luke has commissioned a group to explore the creation of a comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program, DEI at St. Luke.

The following welcome statement was adopted on May 2, 2021:

As a Reconciling in Christ Congregation, the people of St. Luke Lutheran Church are called by God to be a community of Christians, a part of the body of Christ. Because we believe we are one in God’s eyes, we welcome the mix of ages, races, gender identities, physical and mental capabilities, and sexual orientations with which God’s children are blessed. Everyone is invited to share in God’s grace. We rejoice in the knowledge that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus–not our wealth, nor our poverty, nor our nationality, nor our political convictions, nor whom we love, nor anything else in all creation. We are called to follow God’s mission of reconciliation and justice with all humanity, and we celebrate our journey of discipleship with a special appreciation for the privileged responsibility of our campus related ministry.

St. Luke employment policy was updated in January 2025 unanimously by the Church Council:

St. Luke is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We
embrace diversity and are committed to a work environment that includes individuals
representing a variety of backgrounds, perspective, and skills. All aspects of employment are
decided on the basis of qualifications, experience and performance alone.

We welcome applications from individuals of all ages and gender expressions, sexual orientations,
ethnicity, national origins, faith traditions (including no faith tradition), and those with disabilities.