This resource offers a short commentary which takes into account biblical integrity and knowledge, key Lutheran interpretative lenses, and the diverse experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community. This commentary addresses eight of the so-called “clobber passages” used to exclude LGBTQIA+ people from the body of Christ, and finishes with eight Bible passages that offer inclusive and expansive understandings of the nature of God’s welcome. Our hope is that these interpretations, based in scripture, tradition, and reason, may lead to a deeper understanding of our LGBTQIA+ siblings in Christ and continued acts of reconciliation within God’s family.

Este recurso ofrece un breve comentario que tiene en cuenta la integridad y el conocimiento bíblicos, las lentes interpretativas luteranas clave y las diversas experiencias de la comunidad LGBTQIA+. Este comentario aborda ocho de los llamados “pasajes de golpe“ utilizados para excluir a las personas LGBTQIA+ del cuerpo de Cristo, y termina con ocho pasajes de la Biblia que ofrecen interpretaciones inclusivas y expansivas de la naturaleza de la bienvenida de Dios. Nuestra esperanza es que estas interpretaciones, basadas en las Escrituras, la tradición y la razón, puedan conducir a una comprensión más profunda de nuestros hermanos LGBTQIA+ en Cristo y a continuos actos de reconciliación dentro de la familia de Dios.

As a way to deepen and expand a welcome for LGBTQIA+ neighbors, we offer this resource as a basic introduction to sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.

Como una forma de profundizar y ampliar la bienvenida para los vecinos LGBTQIA+, ofrecemos este recurso como una introducción básica a la orientación sexual, la identidad de género y la expresión de género.

The average lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual person comes out at the age of 16. There is a high chance you will have an LGBTQIA+ youth in your congregation, and this guide will help you care for those youth. PDF downloads are for individual use only and should not be redistributed without written permission from ReconcilingWorks.

This resource is a starting point for you and your Lutheran faith community as it seeks to advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual/aromantic (LGBTQIA+) people in church and society.

We know LGBTQIA+ people live in all areas of the country. This resource is meant to help those living in rural areas who are LGBTQIA+ or know and love LGBTQIA+ people in rural areas in being seen, named and cared for. PDF downloads are for individual use only and should not be redistributed without written permission from ReconcilingWorks.

Como una forma de profundizar y ampliar la bienvenida para los vecinos LGBTQIA+, ofrecemos este recurso como una introducción básica a la orientación sexual, la identidad de género y la expresión de género.

A resource inspired by ReconcilingWorks’ engagement in the 21st International AIDS Conference in 2016, to help deepen and expand welcome to those LGBTQ people living with HIV.