Inclusive Communities Team
Our synod’s Inclusive Communities Committee’s purpose is to be a support to LBGTQIA+ siblings in our congregations, and to help rostered ministers, lay leaders and congregations that wish to expand their inclusion.
Inclusion is highly contextual and will look different from congregation to congregation. The committee is available to walk congregations through the process of discerning and providing resources to help them expand their welcome.
This is often expressed by becoming a Reconciling in Christ partner congregation. Since 1983, the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Program has been a public way for faith communities to see, name, celebrate, and advocate for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions in the Lutheran church. The RIC Program is made up of congregations, synods, colleges, seminaries, outdoor ministries, and other Lutheran organizations — including our synod.
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Considering or actively engaged in the Reconciling in Christ process? Looking to update your wedding or other policies to be more inclusive? Feeling a call to strive for LGBTQIA+ justice in your church or broader community? Reach out to us and we'll support you in this good work!
