St. Paul’s is a part of the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. St. Paul’s is a Reconciling in Christ Congregation. St. Paul’s is a covenant congregation with St. John’s Roman Catholic Church. St. Paul’s is a companion congregation with St. David & St. Patrick Anglican Church. Mission Statement St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is a body of Christian believers growing in active faith, striving to serve God and humankind through love, grace, and material sharing. Welcome Statement WELCOME With God’s Grace the faith community of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Guelph, Ontario WELCOMES YOU in the Name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. We welcome: young and old, male and female, persons of all races and colour, straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered, poor, wealthy, or homeless, persons with physical or mental challenges, persons suffering from addictions, persons from any religious tradition or no religious tradition, single, married, partnered, separated, or divorced persons. All are welcomed at St. Paul’s. This congregation is committed to being a radically loving and welcoming community of faith, centred in the Good News of Jesus Christ. Therefore, in faithfulness to the Gospel and to the best of our ability, we promise to provide programs, ministries, and pastoral care to all who seek God in this place. WE WELCOME ALL!