We will be featuring a frequently asked question about Reconciling in Christ each week in Faith News and the bulletin. Reconciling in Christ is a program for Lutheran congregations who want to publicly welcome people of all sexual orientations, gender identity, and gender expression into their communities.
Q: All people are welcome in our faith community. Why should we single out lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people?
A: Many LGBTQ people have learned by experience that they are not welcome in faith communities, even in those that state, “All are welcome here!” A general statement of welcome is often heard as meaning “everybody but me,” so it can take a special effort to communicate an authentic welcome to LGBTQ people. Many RIC communities find that the process of extending a welcome to LGBTQ people opens them up to other people or groups who also need a particular invitation to know that “all” includes them as well.
The next Reconciling in Christ team meeting and potluck is
Thursday, September 12th at 6 pm.
