Welcoming LGBTQ+ People BECAUSE of Jesus, not IN SPITE of Jesus
SESSION 4 LGBTQ+ Welcome and the Bible. The fourth and final session explores why explicit welcome of LGBTQ+ people is faithful to the Gospel.
The Clobber Verses
SESSION 3 LBGTQ+ and the Bible. Today we are looking at the “clobber verses” – the small handful of Bible passages that are frequently used to reject, shame, and condemn homosexuality and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Hospitality in the Bible and at New Joy
SESSION 2 LGBTQ+ and the Bible. The second session of this series looks at hospitality in both the Bible and also in New Joy’s history.
Overview of Christianity and Human Sexuality
SESSION 1 LBGTQ+ and the Bible. The first session offered an initial overview of Christianity and human sexuality.
Radical Welcome Next Steps
New Joy is planning a four-week Bible Study and a few experiences to learn from members of the LGBTQ+ community and from members of LGBTQ+ affirming congregations.
Who Is Our Neighbor?
Who Is Our Neighbor? Last week we held our first Know Justice, Know Peace Bible Discussion out in the New Joy Pavilion. We began by listening deeply to Scripture – using the Collatio method we’ve used at New Joy for Praying the Psalms.