History of Our Journey to Welcoming
The St. Luke's Vestry has voted for St. Luke's to become a "Believe Out Loud" church, that is, a church which openly welcomes Christians who identify themselves as LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, etc.).
The Believe Out Loud program started with a process of discernment for the congregation, so that the Parish could explore together how our church could be a more welcoming community.
Resources for Widening Our Welcome
Believe Out Loud (Ecumenical Welcoming Resources)
Integrity USA (Episcopal LGBTQIA Resources & Ministry)
Resources for Discussion
"I Will Bless You and You Will Be a Blessing" -- 150 pages of liturgical resources and discussion guide for the The Witnessing & Blessing of a Lifelong Covenant in the Episcopal Church (2015 update). Wedding service only, formatted for liturgical use.
"Letter to Louise" -- Theological reflection and scriptural resources