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 At its regular meeting in November 2003, the LC/NA Board of Directors created a Vision for the Church, and, based on that Vision, adopted a new Mission Statement in February 2004.
Our Vision for the Church
Freed by God's grace, the body of Christ on earth leads a joyous dance of transformation, integrating sexuality and spirituality, justice and mercy. Through continuous reformation, the Church embraces in holiness and into wholeness people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, strengthening us for authentic, visible, faithful lives. Dedicated to radical reconciliation, the Church falls into the heart of God's passionate intent, co-creating a world without outcasts, calling all to serve as guests and hosts at God's table of blessing and power.
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As a people who believe in God, we all have spiritual needs. If you understand yourself to be a sexual minority, you want to be a Christian without having to hide who you really are, but also find your Christian values are not always accepted in the gay community. If you are heterosexual, your experiences may have shown that some people you love have gone through great pain because of who they are in relation to the church. We are all wonderfully created in the image our God. Regardless of our sexual orientation, we are all part of the full spectrum of God's human creation, a rainbow of diversity. Sexuality is a gift from our creator, not a choice we consciously make. Rather, a choice is the decision of how we express who we are. As Christians we believe we are empowered to be a model of the Gospel, loving our fellow human beings and promoting justice for all. All too often, churches have used scripture to condemn people for many things including their God-given nature. Even Lutheran churches, which emphasize grace, have been quick to judge. Lutherans Concerned helps people reconcile their spirituality and sexuality in an uplifting way. We seek to minister to people who the institutional church often shuns. We also seek to lead the church to live the Gospel to the fullest, affirming sexual diversity, as we all grow in faith and understanding of God's grace. |
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The ministry of Lutherans Concerned, its meetings and its mailing list are protected by our understanding of sanctuary. No participants need fear exposure or abuse in subscribing, joining or attending Lutherans Concerned events.
All information which individuals may reveal about themselves is to be honored by others with total confidentiality. Mutual trust and respect, in the Spirit of Jesus Christ, is offered to all who may elsewhere experience alienation, distrust or rejection. For the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we welcome all people to this Sanctuary. |
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