Tag: lgbtq affirming church

Christian Reformed synod votes on limited suspension for congregational leaders welcoming LGBTQ+ members, sparking debate on inclusion and participation.

Discover the truth about God's love for the LGBTQ+ community. A thought-provoking commentary that challenges misconceptions.

Walter Hesford writes about a baptism he recently experienced in his church and how it took on new meaning for him in light of Idaho legislature's consideration of “The Higher Education Fairness Act," which calls for the end to all programs and offices that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Edina Community Lutheran Church in Minneapolis created a stir recently by posting part of a Pride Month service that featured a radically modernized take on the faith passed down through the ages — the Sparkle Creed.

In the week following the vandalism, Heywood describes an outpouring of community support, including from activists, nonprofits, and other religious institutions. An anonymous donor replaced the stolen flags, and folks from all over donated funds to a campaign to help the church purchase security cameras. But, something was missing: the support and official condemnation of the act from officials at the City of Spokane Valley. 

Spokane Pride kicks off today, featuring a two-day festival with five stages worth of entertainment, a safe zone for youth and 14 food trucks. 

Singing “This Little Light of Mine,” a gathering of about 12 people participated in blessing the newly lit tower of Westminster United Church of Christ (UCC) last Tuesday.