What is the
Reconciling in Christ Program?
In 1984 Lutherans Concerned /
The single element that is central to the program is the
Affirmation of Welcome. It is simple, yet powerful in its witness. Any group
that adopts it or a similar statement which includes the naming of GLBT people
as welcome to full participation is eligible to be designated as Reconciling in
Christ after review by Lutherans Concerned. Making the Affirmation promotes a
publicly inclusive ministry and helps heal the pain of doubt.
Our Affirmation of Welcome
We, the members of First United Lutheran Church, as a community of disciples affirm with the apostle Paul, that in Christ, “there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female” (Galatians 3:28). We embrace everyone regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, economic status, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, nationality, or race. We are a Reconciling in Christ Lutheran church. Certain persons and their families are often scorned by society and alienated from the church. We wish to make known our caring and concern.
We believe that all people were created by God and we joyfully follow God’s call to love one another.
In faithfulness to the Gospel and our Lutheran heritage, we openly invite all people to experience the word of God and the promise of the risen Christ without fear of judgment or discrimination.
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