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Reconciling
in Christ
The Reconciling
in Christ program (RIC) is a means whereby Lutheran congregations declare
themselves open and supportive of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
(GLBT) people and their families. This program began in 1983. In August
of that year, Saint Paul was one of the first two congregations in the United
States and the first west of the Mississippi to become RIC; today there
are more than 150 such congregations and Synods. We were a founding member
of Lutheran Lesbian & Gay Ministries (LLGM) and are strong supporters
of the Extraordinary Candidacy Project, a roster of GLBT people who are
unable to be rostered as clergy in the ELCA.
Here at St. Paul, GLBT people are not only encouraged but expected to participate
in every aspect of the life and ministry of the congregation. Approximately
20% of our members are also part of the GLBT community. |
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