Reconciling in Christ Resources
Below are some resources to further your learning
Pastor Keith’s Sermon at RIC Sunday
RIC “I Believe” Statements & Resources
“We believe that everyone deserves to feel like they belong”
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A Trans Teenager and Her Mom about Being Celebrated in the Church
Thoughts on Graceful Engagement, Resilience, and the Importance of Supportive Community from Jamie and Rebekah Bruesehoff
“We believe that church should be a safe and welcoming space for people who are marginalized and otherwise pushed to the side by society”
Resources: “God Made the Rainbow: Why the Bible Welcomes a Gender Spectrum"
A poem about trans and nonbinary identities in the language of creation
“Compassion and honoring our differences makes us stronger as a community”
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Why Affirming Community is so Important, Jaime Bruesehoff speaking at the ELCA Youth Ministry Extravaganza.
Story Corps, StoryCorps’ mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world.
“It is important to leave nothing unsaid: Name LGBTQIA+ individuals and families in our welcome.”
Resources: ReconcilingWorks Resource Hub, Check out ReconcilingWorks' resource hub for more information on the RIC Program, Churchwide Engagement, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation and more!
Graphic by TSER (Trans Student Educational Resources)
“We have expansive language to describe the human experience of gender and sexuality, and no word should be taboo in church”
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“We believe that our theology can always be more expansive and more inclusive
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A Brief Biblical Case for LGBTQ+
Apps with Queer-Inclusive and Queer-Specific Devotional Material
“A kind word, or an extended hand can make all of the difference for someone struggling with feeling welcome. It can literally save someone’s life.”
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people.
Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people.
“We can and should support parents and families of our LGBTQIA+ members.”
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“LGBTQIA+ Bodies Come in All Shapes, Sizes, and Colors."
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“Kindness and treating others the way we want to be treated is what Jesus modeled.”
Resources: A Read Aloud of All Are Welcome
“The arc of Scripture points toward inclusion, not exclusion.”
Resources: The Reformation Project, Brief Biblical Case for LGBTQ+ Inclusion
“LGBTQ+ young people are beloved children of God, made in the image of God and full members of the Body of Christ. This needs to be proclaimed and celebrated!”
Resources: “Ministry with LGBTQ+ Youth (and those who love them)” Slide deck
“There is room for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people to not only exist, but to reflect the beauty of God’s creativity in the world.”
Resources: App with Queer-Inclusive and Queer-Specific Devotional
“It is un-biblical and un-Christian for people to close the door of fellowship against anyone ont he basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.”
Resources: Christian Role Models Guide