Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church
Inclusive Grace Team
“I give you a new commandment: Love each other.”
— John 13:34 (CEB)
What We Do!
The Inclusive Grace Team is a ministry team dedicated to helping our congregation prayerfully discern how we are called to live out Christ’s command to love and welcome all people.
We work to make our community a place where all people, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all races and ethnicities, abilities, history, educations, and socioeconomic statuses, are fully welcomed, valued, celebrated, and encouraged to participate in every aspect of congregational life.
Reconciling in Christ
The Inclusive Grace Team is in the process of prayerful discernment regarding becoming a Reconciling in Christ congregation. Learn more about the initiative here!
What's Next?
The team has been working on the Reconciling in Christ process for a while now, and as we draw closer to the congregational vote, we are getting ready for our next projects!
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Improving our welcome in the Narthex in collaboration with the Communications and Property teams.
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Accessibility assessment of our space, and how we can support people with challenges and disabilities to be more comfortable and engaged.
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Gathering information about Racial Justice and Equity initiatives in our community to learn more about how we can support the work of liberty and justice for all.
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Collaboration with the youth, parents, education, and worship/music team to find more ways to support parents, children, and youth at church.
How to Get Involved
If you are interested in getting involved in the Inclusive Grace Team's work, or the Reconciling in Christ initiative, please email PastorDave@GoodShepherdMD.org.