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Welcoming Congregations

First Presbyterian in Wausau is one of several congregations in Winnebago Presbytery that work in various ways to welcome people regardless of sexual orientation. We hope for and work toward the day when the whole Presbyterian Church will recognize and celebrate the gifts of all whom God has called into membership. We long for the day when people of every description are recognized for what they are: children of a loving and forgiving God whose saving act is not limited to those whom the church has from time to time identified as 'the elect.'

Current Presbyterian law and culture appear to present certain obstacles to some of God’s children being elected and ordained as officers and ministers. The congregations listed below have a more open understanding of the current rules, and are working in various ways to make the Presbyterian Church completely welcoming and accessible to people of every kind. We welcome all to full membership and full participation.

There is discussion among these congregations and other congregations and individuals about forming a Covenant Network chapter in Winnebago Presbytery. If you would like to be part of such a chapter, or you would like to know more about any of the congregations below, you may contact them directly, or contact the pastors listed here.

Memorial Presbyterian Church, Appleton, Wisconsin
The Rev. Dr. Charles Valenti-Hein

Preble Park Presbyterian Church, Green Bay, Wisconsin
The Rev. Gail Irwin

First Presbyterian Church, Marshfield, Wisconsin
The Rev. Scott Marresse-Wheeler

Frame Memorial Presbyterian Church, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
The Rev. Susan Zencka

First Presbyterian Church, Wausau, Wisconsin
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Hamilton Wright