THE CRC DECLARES SAME-SEX MARRIAGE SINFUL
Synod is the broadest assembly and official decision-making body of the CRC. Its agenda for June 2022 included a highly controversial Human Sexuality Report (HSR). Prior to June, in response to the report’s problematic content, judgmental tone, and divisive recommendations, All One Body communicated its deep concern primarily in the form of video responses by competent affirming voices (cf. HUMAN SEXUALITY VIDEO RESPONSE LIBRARY).
Synod 2022, however, embraced the report and its recommendations. In effect, it declared that same-sex marriage is sinful and, further, that all CRC leaders and members are expected to comply with this interpretation. Within this changed reality, All One Body continues to advocate for support and encouragement to LGBTQ+ persons within our congregations, as well as resources and guidance for Christian leaders who desire the full participation of confessing LGBTQ+ Christians within God’s Church
(cf. SYNOD 2022 VIDEO RESPONSE LIBRARY).
Synod 2022, however, embraced the report and its recommendations. In effect, it declared that same-sex marriage is sinful and, further, that all CRC leaders and members are expected to comply with this interpretation. Within this changed reality, All One Body continues to advocate for support and encouragement to LGBTQ+ persons within our congregations, as well as resources and guidance for Christian leaders who desire the full participation of confessing LGBTQ+ Christians within God’s Church
(cf. SYNOD 2022 VIDEO RESPONSE LIBRARY).
WE'RE HERE FOR YOU
LGBTQ+ CHRISTIANSResources for those holding faith & orientation/identity in harmony
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ALLIES & FAMILIESResources for those with
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FAITH COMMUNITIESResources for congregations creating generous, grace-filled spaces
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The church's treatment of homosexuality has become the greatest heresy in the history of the church. It's living heresy because it's treating God's children as if they're not God's children. And if there's any heresy in the world, it's that. – Dr. Lewis B. Smedes
Three Queer Pastors Address the Question: What Does it Look Like to Have a Flourishing Church and to Share the Abundant Life?In this presentation, Bethany Joy Winn, Nicholas Hopkins, and Ricardo Tavarez will challenge you to work with the Spirit toward that abundant life. You will also learn how the church has been missing the diverse gifts that can enrich our worship, strengthen our faith, challenge our traditions, and and reveal new paths of kingdom service.
"Anyone with ears to hear must listen and understand what the Spirit is saying to the Church."
Trigger Warning: Suicide, Mental Health, Homophobia, and Transphobia. This recording contains material related to the church's treatment of persons who identify as LGBTQ+ and may evoke a strong emotional response.
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MISSION
All One Body promotes unrestricted participation in all areas of church life by all members who confess Christ as Savior and Lord, whether single or partnered, without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity. We seek to challenge the voices of fear and accusation that condemn and exclude, that marginalize some and privilege others. We will create generous and grace-filled spaces in which we can all be informed by direct personal engagement through the sharing of our stories.
All One Body promotes unrestricted participation in all areas of church life by all members who confess Christ as Savior and Lord, whether single or partnered, without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity. We seek to challenge the voices of fear and accusation that condemn and exclude, that marginalize some and privilege others. We will create generous and grace-filled spaces in which we can all be informed by direct personal engagement through the sharing of our stories.
