Welcome to Menno Pride

Menno Pride seeks to lead the congregation at Portland Mennonite Church in embodying our welcome, so that it becomes part of PMC's core mission and culture, striving to follow the way of Jesus together, actively engaged in Christ's compassion, shalom and justice. 
The Menno Pride Committee relates to the Congregational Life Core Ministry at PMC.

what do we do?

Our work offers support, resources, and opportunities for dialogue, including:
  • Creating and protecting safe space for LGBTQ+ visitors and congregants.
  • Participating in prophetic witness and acts of solidarity with local, national, international advocacy initiatives
  • Educating ourselves about life of LGBTQ+ communities
  • Caring for children and youth by creating safe space for nurture and acceptance of each one's gender and sexuality
  • Making changes as needed to deepen our commitments to welcome and inclusion
  • Broadening LGBTQ+ welcome in Mennonite Church USA
  • Connection with other welcoming communities

committee members

LGBTQ+ resources & links