We will be hosting an upcoming national training event on February 26-28 on "Building an Inclusive Church." In order to increase the number of faith-based communities which openly welcome people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, this training supports the formation of Core Teams for action throughout as many denominations and geographic areas as possible. Lutherans and others interested in supporting the expansion of the welcoming church movement are encouraged to participate.

Training areas of focus are:

Faith Based Community Organizing:

Build skills to organize people and organize money; the process for building an advocacy team.

Biblical Self-Defense and Bible Bullets:

"Bible bullets" — texts used to validate bigotry and discrimination against LGBT people in the church.

The Implications Wheel®:

The I-Wheel takes the emotion out of the conversation — an introduction to the process.

I Love to Tell the Story:

Learn skills to tell your personal story effectively and efficiently for the greatest impact.

Education on Bisexual and Transgender:

Gain understanding of and learn how to advocate for the often misunderstood B&T of "LGBT".

Discernment Processes and Resources:

Learn how to use a variety of resources for facilitating a successful process of discernment.

Anti-Racism:

LC/NA is committed to anti-racism as an organization, so all aspects of this training attempt to incorporate these concepts.

Would you like to attend? If so, check out the Lutherans Concerned website to register. And do it soon as space is limited. www.lcna.org