I am a parish pastor who believes that hospitality is the key to becoming an uncommon Christian community — one that embraces all people with God's love and grace. The need is greater now than ever, since all of us are living in a highly polarized society, in an era negatively affected by religious extremists of all faiths. I am convinced that God wants — and the world needs — churches that are truly welcoming.

— Henry G. Brinton, The Welcoming Congregation