Conversation #11: Open and Affirming, and other PRIDE Conversations

Flipped Table Theology

This week, we continued a conversation about PRIDE, focusing this time on what are the ways that the church can be authentically open and affirming!
Shurita read The Connecting Grounds Welcome Statement, which can be read below:
At The Connecting Grounds, we strive to be a community of imperfect people coming together to love one another, ask questions, deconstruct preconceptions, embrace uncertainty, and be challenged to lean into our growing edges. We strive to make this a safe, trauma-informed space that affirms the dignity and humanity in every person’s journey. We collectively work together to bring out justice, condemn racism, protect our environment, be open and affirming of our LGBTQIA+ siblings, work for economic dignity, work for health and healing equity, champion the reunification of separated families, protect vulnerable children and populations, advocate for affordable and accessible shelter for everyone, and honor the unique generational perspectives of each person who connects here. We strive to follow the example of Christ and to treat one another with acceptance, respect, compassion, and grace. We do not cater to comfort, but rather embrace the tension that comes with doubt, holy frustration, and a desire to bring about positive change in our community and the world around us.
theconnectinggrounds.com

We hope you are able to find a safe, supportive community in your deconstructing because "no one deserves to deconstruct alone" as we mentioned during week 17. Our Flipped Table Theology Facebook group may be a starting place for you and we encourage anyone who is deconstructing or processing religious trauma to join.
The Flipped Table Theology Podcast is a production of The Flipped Table Collective. You can explore all of the resources, classes, events, and trainings that the Flipped Table Collective has to offer at www.flippedtablecollective.com.