Charity in the Church

My wife and I are blessed to belong to a Church where all are included. This includes the following: people who are old time Christians from childhood since their baptism and first communion, new Christians who converted and accepted Christ as their Lord and Saviour, seekers who are open and curious about different religions and Christianity. It includes those who may be refered to as doubters but a better name for them may be those who question things and do not blindly accept something labeled as truth, it also includes people who are still trying to figure things out, and who this Jesus really was and is. It includes diverse kinds of people from different socioeconomic backgrounds, different upbringings, different political views, differing ideas than commonly held to in Christianity in their belief systems, different genders and sexualities, different racial and cultural backgrounds, and those of different neurodiversities. A church that allows for dialogue and accepts people for who they are is one that will not be stuck in an echo chamber but will flourish and grow in Christ as iron sharpens iron in love, acceptance, conversation and dialogue. 

There are many churches in the world that are like ours in that they are open and affirming of diverse kinds of people and expressive of the love of Christ as it's foundation to being inclusive. I know personally that I have some ideas and beliefs that may differ from others but are still accepted as within the wide scope of beliefs accepted as compatible with our core foundations that are a belief in living the life as exemplified and taught by Jesus Christ Himself.

The Anglican church in my opinion, while not unanimous by any stretch of the imagination about what beliefs or perspectives are acceptable within a single congregation do allow the safety for congregations like ours to be welcoming and accepting of people where they are in their faith journey toward Christ. I personally feel accepted where I am in my faith journey where I am and so does my beloved wife. So if you are a born-again Christian, a Christian from birth, a person interested in Christianity, a seeker, or someone who seeks answers and does not blindly accept something as truth without validation, then you are most welcome in a church like ours.