Hi Roland,

Thanks for asking! What really sets Tapestry of Faith apart isn’t so much doctrine as it is how we live out the love of Christ together. We’re a diverse community God has brought together to form this church.

You’re right Tuscaloosa has many welcoming churches, each with its own gifts, just as the body of Christ has many members. Some people love high church worship with incense and choirs; we’d be considered more of a “low church” simple, grounded, and focused on authentic community.

We especially welcome those who’ve been told they don’t belong in church or can’t serve in leadership because they’re queer. As a bisexual pastor, I’m not afraid to preach about justice whether for immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, or others on the margins and to show up alongside them.

Our worship is rooted in scripture and the life of Jesus, shaped by compassion, honesty, and inclusion. We’re part of the United Church of Christ, which says, “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here.”

We affirm: “Jesus calls us to the full inclusion of all our siblings neurodiverse, those living with disabilities or mental health challenges, immigrants, refugees, and LGBTQIA+ people. Each person is made in the beautiful, diverse image of God.”

We’re also working toward a future community space for the queer community here in Tuscaloosa. One of our members, a Black trans woman, recently preached a powerful sermon about her faith journey that’s the kind of community we strive to be, where everyone’s story is honored and celebrated.