Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministries of WMU say, "All Are Welcome!"

Today we spoke for a long time with Pastor David Louder of Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministries at Western Michigan University. While they've been doing the work of welcome for some time now and passed their official affirmation of welcome in the fall of 2010, we only made contact this year.
LECM at WMU hosts a variety of programming, from discussions and Bible study to dinners to worship services and lecture series. They describe themselves as,

an ecumenical ministry of the Lutheran (ELCA) and Episcopal denominations. Our ministry seeks to reach out to all who struggle with questions of faith through conversation, study, worship, fellowship and social service. All these are aspects of the life of faith. We look to help individuals develop their own self-understandings of the world and their place in it, whether they are Christians, non-Christians, people of faith or no faith. We believe that conversation among those who differ in opinion and outlook makes everyone stronger in their own identities and convictions.

We are glad to say with them that,

We recognize that every person is of sacred worth. We strive to be an authentic, transforming, Christ-centered community that nourishes the mental, emotional, and spiritual growth of all people. We seek to affirm those marginalized because of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, and culture. Following the example of Jesus, we open our doors and hearts to all. 

Thank you, LECM-MCU, for the work that you do. We ask you all to hold them and all campus ministries in your prayers as this new academic year begins.