“My Story, Your Story, Our Story: Lenten Devotionals of LGBTQIA+ Lutherans” (Matt O’Rear)
Name: Matt O’Rear Pronouns: (he/him/his) Location: Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives, Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, IA; Theologian in Residence, Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, New York, NY Scripture: Gensis 32:22-31 NRSV The same night he arose and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the...Continue reading→
NEW Scripture Resource!
New Scripture Resource on Sexuality & Gender! Over the past several years we, as Christians and as Lutherans, have had many conversations about sexuality. Our denomination offered the Statement on Human Sexuality in 2009, specifically addressing same-gender relationships, and this has moved some of us further towards affirmation of our LGBTQ+ siblings. More recently we’ve begun having...Continue reading→
A New RIC Community: Lord of Life Lutheran Church (Edmond, OK)
Help ReconcilingWorks welcome the newest Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community: Lord of Life Lutheran Church (Edmond, OK). Their welcome statement reads: “At Lord of Life we welcome everyone because God welcomes everyone…regardless of your ability, age, ethnicity, gender identity, life circumstances, marital status, race, or sexual orientation. Whether you are a Believer, Doubter or Seeker…your diversity...Continue reading→