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Reconciling in Christ Conversations at All Saints

Our New Draft Statement!

At All Saints Lutheran Church, we believe that all truly means all: All people are loved unconditionally and abundantly by God who created them. Following the example of Jesus Christ, God’s son and our sibling, and united with Him through baptism, we share that love in offering a warm welcome to all people in the full diversity of humanity, including their gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age, disability, socioeconomic status and place in their faith journey. We invite all people to be a part of the life and work of this faith community, taking special care to include those who are often excluded. We commit ourselves to continue to learn and grow in the work of antiracism, social and economic justice, and care for creation, so that through the power of the Holy Spirit and the accompaniment of Jesus, we can be the loving, supportive, and diverse community God calls us to be.

Draft Reconciling In Christ Welcome Statement, All Saints Lutheran Church, 2022

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Previous RIC Meetings

Wednesday, June 29 7:30 PM ET
NOTE NEW DATE | Virtual Session
Video Resources:
St. John’s Lutheran Church RIC Process
Reconciling in Christ Video Introduction
What is RIC?
A more in-Depth Overview of the Reconciling In Christ Process, why it is necessary to go beyond “All Are Welcome,” and RIC program goals and commitments.

Sunday, July 10
SOGIE Terminology
Learn about appropriate and respectful terminology related to sexual orientation and gender identity and expression (SOGIE). Interactive session based on Human Rights Campaign training.
Watch Recording
Handout: Genderbread Person
Handout: SOGIE Terminology

Sunday, July 24
The Bible Says….
Learn more about the way Lutherans view and interpret scripture, and hear about what the Bible says – and doesn’t say! – about SOGIE. Features guest presenter Pastor Shawn Brandon!
Watch Recording

Sunday, August 7
Implicit Bias
Workshop to identify and discuss our own implicit biases and how they could impact our ability to be welcoming. Plus advice for working to overcome them!
Watch Recording

Sunday, August 14
Give the RIC Team your input! look at sample welcome statements and identify elements, phrases and themes to shape All Saints’ welcome statement.
Watch Recording

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