At Monroe Street United Methodist Church we extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, widowed, gay, filthy rich, dirt poor, yo no hablo ingles. We love crying newborns along with God’s children of all ages. You’re welcome here if you are conservative, liberal, progressive, or apolitical.

You’re welcome here if you’re just browsing, just woke up, or just got out of jail. We don’t care if you’re over 60 but not grown up yet, or are a teenager growing up too fast. We welcome those who are in recovery or still addicted. We welcome you if you’re facing problems, down in the dumps, or don’t like “organized religion.”

We don’t care whether you are filthy rich or dirt poor—or if you blew all your offering money at the casino. You’re welcome whether you go to church every Sunday or haven’t been since little Joey’s baptism. Or whether you’re traditional or nontraditional (whatever that means).

We welcome those who are inked, pierced, or both. We welcome visitors, seekers, doubters, bleeding hearts, and those who only came because Grandma is in town and wanted to attend church. We’re glad you’re here if you could use a prayer right now, had religion shoved down your throat as a kid, or got lost and wound up here by mistake.

All are welcome here—especially you.