Like many of you, I read the news. Some days it breaks my heart more than others. This week another part of the Christian community articulated a perspective on the blessing of LGBTQ weddings that is contrary to what we articulate in the ELCA Lutheran Church, as well as my own personal views. If I were to issue my own credo it would read something like:

I am blessed by family and friends who are gay

I serve in a church that is blessed by the LGBTQ+ community.

I know and love all the people across the whole spectrum of human sexuality.

I believe our world is enriched by all of God’s creation and the full expression thereof.

I believe God’s infinite and compassionate love is for ALL.