Holy Trinity GLBT

Reconciling in Christ

Holy Trinity is a Reconciling in Christ congregation:

As a community of the people of God, we are called to minister to all people in our world, knowing that the world is often an unloving place. Our world is a place of alienation and brokenness. Christ calls us to reconciliation and wholeness. We are challenged by the Gospel to be agents of healing within our society.

We 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). Christ has made us one. We acknowledge this reconciliation extends to people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Because gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons and their families are often scorned by society and alienated from the Church, we wish to make known our caring and concern. It is for this purpose that we affirm the following:

- that people of all sexual orientations and gender identities share the worth that comes from being unique individuals created by God;

- that people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome within the membership of this congregation upon making a common, public affirmation of faith; and

- that as members of this congregation, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are expected and encouraged to share in the sacramental and general life of this congregation.

Christian GLBT Resources on the Internet

GLAD - the Gay, Lesbian and Affirming Disciples Alliance, Inc., is a presence working for the full dignity and integrity of gay, lesbian, bisexual and affirming people within the Christian Church.

Lutheran Lesbian and Gay Ministries - LLGM empowers openly identified sexual minority people called to God's mission of ministry and witness.

Lutherans Concerned - a Christian ministry affirming God's love for lesbian and gay people.

PFLAG - Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays promotes the health and well-being of GLBT persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure civil rights. PFLAG provides an opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.

St. Francis Lutheran Church - a congregation in San Francisco.

Steps to Recovery from Bible Abuse - site about the book by Dr. Rembert S. Truluck (former Southern Baptist pastor and professor).

Wingspan - a ministry of St. Paul Reformation Lutheran Church

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