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Building an Inclusive Church is an intense workshop intended to give participants the tools and knowledge base to build local or synodical teams equipped to work effectively to foster the expansion of the RIC Program within area congregations.

Topics include:

  • Faith-based community organizing techniques
  • Congregational conflict theory and resolution
  • Managing change in congregations well
  • Effective strategies for helping congregations discern the call to be welcoming
  • Building relationships for change
  • Conversations around biblical material, stereotypes, the "b" and the "t" questions, and other areas of concern
  • Opportunity to build relationships with others who share your concerns
  • Personal spiritual enrichment
  • Opportunity for growth and challenge
  • Intense few days of hard work, laughter, and fun

What should you bring to the training?

  • Well-rested body, mind and spirit
  • Your favorite writing implement
  • Casual clothing and one church-going outfit
  • A little extra cash or check book for buying additional resources

Whether you are in a congregation considering being more welcoming or discussing the issues raised by the decisions of the 2009 Churchwide Assembly, or you want to share the welcome of your congregation by helping others achieve the same, this training is designed for you:

  • Lay leaders
  • Ordained leaders
  • Denominational or judicatory leaders
  • Members who care about these issues
  • Leaders and members in denominational LGBT groups

Note that the trainings are over three days except for the May 1st training at Gloria Dei, which is a pilot program for a more condensed training.

Information about registration, readings, and costs can be found at www.lcna.org.

These trainings are a wonderful way to participate actively in expanding the news of the extravagant welcome of Christ to lives lived fully in the Body of Christ. Be a part, do your part, come and learn the simple techniques whereby you can facilitate discussions that lead to more inclusive congregations, committed to the work of God using our hands.

Sign up now; space is limited.

Questions: contact Ross Murray at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 651-665-0861.