The Diversity Task Force
on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity:
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Works on issues within the Church surrounding gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people.
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Is committed to justice and full inclusion of all God’s people within our congregation in the Southeast Michigan Synod and across the ELCA
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Offers educational opportunities/ resources to ELCA congregations and individuals seeking to explore questions of sexuality and gender
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Meets once a month on weekday evenings between September and May. During COVID, all meetings are via Zoom.
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Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Process
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RIC Congregations in the SEMI Synod
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Education/ Resources
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Uplifting Queer Voices in the ELCA
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Diversity Task Force History
Want to Know More about RIC?
Check out this video recording from the 2021 Southeastern Synod Assembly workshop with ReconcilingWorks, learning more about what it means to be Reconciling in Christ, and how your faith community can begin the journey.
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Contact our team leaders to find out more.