RIC workshop set for Sept. 19

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Reconciling In Christ . . .
September 19, 2009

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Creator Lutheran Church

13250 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR


Is anyone in your congregation wondering what it means to become RIC?

Is your congregation interested in starting the process of becoming an RIC congregation, but not sure what to do?

Are people in your congregation afraid to discuss the issue of full welcome for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender?

Is your congregation already involved in the discussion of inclusive welcome, but looking for ideas or need help in constructing an explicit statement of welcome?


Are you already an RIC congregation and wondering what you can do to live into your statement?

Come to learn about the Reconciling in Christ program and share ideas with others who have the same questions as you do!

Everyone is welcome to attend – clergy and congregational members alike!

Lunch will be provided. A $10 donation is suggested.

To register, contact Gary Schulstad (503) 558-1695 gschulstad@gmail.com, or go to www.creatorlutheran.org to download a registration form.

Presented by Portland Metro Chapter of Lutherans Concerned/North America

Speak up: Support churchwide votes

Here's a message from Phil Soucy, communications director of Lutherans Concerned, urging those who support the inclusive votes at the recent ELCA churchwide assembly to speak up in support of those votes. The message, dated August 25, 2009, is:

Many congregations and synods are scheduling briefings, sessions, adult education classes, or public meetings to cover or discuss the actions adopted at the recently completed churchwide assembly in Minneapolis.  Bishops, pastors, voting members, or observers will likely speak, depending on the level of the meeting.

It is important that as many of you who are able attend such meetings and, as appropriate, speak favorably about the outcome, full inclusion, and unity of the church.  It is important that positive feedback be heard, because it goes without doubt that many who are disappointed, angry, or pained by the results will speak of their dismay at the results.  It would be a pity if theirs were the only voices or opinions heard.  It would also not reflect the results or the honesty, forthrightness, and respect for the diversity of opinion heard at the assembly if positive feedback was not heard.

So please consider attending any sessions on the churchwide assembly.


Phil Soucy
Director Communications LC/NA
communications@lcna.org

News for August 2009

Next WAGS:
--Aug. 26, 7 p.m., Rob Stockhouse residence
--Sept. 2, 7 p.m., Skamokawa Grange

I'm listening to the new Vicente Amigo CD, Paseo de Gracía. So far nothing grabs me. Modern flamenco.

I purchased a book on jazz theory Saturday at Powell's. It's all dominant and tonic.