This retreat will be an opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered Christians and friends to gather as a community to explore the renewing and transformative power of God’s grace. While reformation and daily renewal are central to the Lutheran tradition, how do these things apply to us today? How do we live out our faith in a time of war, global warming and economic crisis? How do we nurture life-giving communities of faith when society does not fully embrace our loving relationships nor the gifts of sexual minority people called to ordained ministry? What do we do now that the ELCA has changed its policies? How then do we live in that new space? What does God call me to do? How do I live my life in a way which is consistent with my faith and values?
Photo credit: Holden Village LGBT Retreat
It is hoped that each of us will come away with a grace-filled and life-giving understanding of what it means to be a person of faith in these very challenging and rapidly changing times. The retreat is hosted by Lutherans Concerned North America and is open to all who seek spiritual growth, healing and community.
Registration is now open, but a late fee will be charged if you register after Sept. 11, 2012.
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In other news, the Metro Washington, DC chapter has an event coming up:
Please join us on Friday evening, September 23, for the LC/MWDC (Lutherans Concerned/Metro Washington DC) Chapter banquet!
We are pleased and honored to announce that our guest speaker will be Bishop Christopher Senyonjo, retired Anglican bishop in Uganda. The ministry he leads, the St. Paul's Reconciliation and Equality Centre in Kampala, has been the lone voice for reason and Christian reconciliation in a country where many—including many religious leaders—advocate that homosexuality (or even befriending those thought to be GLBT) should be a capital offense. The bishop himself has been the target of death threats and condemnations.
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During his US visit, Bishop Senyonjo will also visit Union Seminary (NYC) to participate in a consultation for religious and secular leaders concerned with the exportation of homophobia to Uganda and other parts of Africa. He is being honored with Union's distinguished Alumni Award.
A silent auction will be held to benefit SMYAL (Sexual Minority Youth Action League), the St. Paul's Foundation for International Reconciliation (the US-based organization which supports the Bishop's work in Uganda), and LC/MWDC (that's us!!)
The host Reconciling in Christ congregation is again the Lutheran Church of the Reformation (212 E Capitol St NE). The social hour starts at 6:30 pm; the banquet follows at 7:30. Dress is business casual.
Tickets are $25 (basic) and $40 (patron). Please RSVP soon to Philip Moeller at international [at] lcna.org.
If you have an LC/NA related event coming up, let us know and we'll post it here!
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