Reformation Lutheran Church, Columbia, South Carolina
January 28–30, 2011
Annually, the last Sunday in January is designated as “Welcoming Sunday” or “Reconciling in Christ Sunday.” (See earlier blog entry here, including links to RIC Sunday resources.) RIC Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate the witness of God's love for persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities. It’s a time to highlight what it means to live a theology of reconciliation.
This year, Reformation Lutheran in Columbia, South Carolina, is expanding their annual RIC Sunday celebration into a whole “Weekend of Welcome.” The congregation is eager to share the transforming and life-giving ministry which has resulted from becoming an RIC congregation, to encourage others to join in the RIC ministry, and to motivate and inspire both individuals and congregations in their ministry of hospitality and welcome to all in Jesus’ name.
The event features Bishop Herbert Chilstrom, Bishop Emeritus (ELCA) and Ross Murray, Deputy Director, Lutherans Concerned/North America, as keynote speakers. The program includes worship, keynote addresses by featured leaders, responses by guest speakers, panel discussion, movie, music, meals, hospitality and fellowship. It promises to be a wonderful event.
For more info, check the Reformation Lutheran website or contact by email at reformat@bellsouth.net.
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