Our Welcoming Statement
West Linn Lutheran Church is a community of faith that welcomes all regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, national origin, age, disability, medical history, political affiliation, financial situation, mistakes made, successes achieved or any other category that you or the world have determined you belong. Our hope and prayer is that our congregation loves all as Jesus loves the world. No exceptions. This welcome extends throughout the life of our congregation.
West Linn Lutheran Church is a community of faith that welcomes all regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, national origin, age, disability, medical history, political affiliation, financial situation, mistakes made, successes achieved or any other category that you or the world have determined you belong. Our hope and prayer is that our congregation loves all as Jesus loves the world. No exceptions. This welcome extends throughout the life of our congregation.
The congregation participated in the Reconciling in Christ process through 2014 in partnership with ReconcilingWorks Northwest. In 2015 the congregation overwhelmingly supported adoption of the Welcome Statement. WLLC was recognized as an RIC Congregation in 2015.
WLLC Stories of Witness to LGBTQIA+ Welcome
Queer Eye 2020 Episode #1 - ELCA Pastor Featured
You may be familiar with this Netflix series where the "Fab Five" work with a nominated individual and serve up hip tips, emotionally charged makeovers, and heartfelt reveals that bring out all the feels. In the latest season one of the episodes brings us the makeover story of gay ELCA pastor, Noah Hepler!
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the LGBTQ community. Curious? Have questions? Want to know more about how the ELCA welcomes LGBTQ worshippers? Want to see how a welcoming and affirming Church helps LGBTQ worshippers heal from religious trauma they may have experienced elsewhere?
Watch this episode to see how the Fab Five help Pastor Noah update his look and find the confidence to lead his Philadelphia congregation into the future.
After watching the episode, check out the reflection/discussion guide from ReconcilingWorks.
You may be familiar with this Netflix series where the "Fab Five" work with a nominated individual and serve up hip tips, emotionally charged makeovers, and heartfelt reveals that bring out all the feels. In the latest season one of the episodes brings us the makeover story of gay ELCA pastor, Noah Hepler!
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the LGBTQ community. Curious? Have questions? Want to know more about how the ELCA welcomes LGBTQ worshippers? Want to see how a welcoming and affirming Church helps LGBTQ worshippers heal from religious trauma they may have experienced elsewhere?
Watch this episode to see how the Fab Five help Pastor Noah update his look and find the confidence to lead his Philadelphia congregation into the future.
After watching the episode, check out the reflection/discussion guide from ReconcilingWorks.
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Building an Inclusive Church: Our Reconciling in Christ Process
In 2014 members in our community shared personal stories and thoughts about WLLC committing to the Welcoming Statement and becoming a Reconciling In Christ congregation. Click on the video to listen! |
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