On August 30, 2020, Faith Lutheran Church held a Special Congregational meeting to receive the Church Council’s motion to adopt the Welcome Statement below, and on September 18, 2020, the congregation voted to adopt the Welcome Statement.  The adoption of this motion places Faith Lutheran Church on the roster of Reconciling in Christ (RIC) churches that intentionally welcome all people .  Also, the pastor(s) at Faith Lutheran Church would be authorized, at their discretion, to officiate at weddings of both heterosexual and same gender couples.

Faith's Welcome Statement:

In response to God’s unconditional love and grace, the people of Faith Lutheran Church seek to follow Jesus’ commandment to love God, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. We express that love in our commitment to racial equity, and in our welcome of people of all ages, races, economic status, intellectual and physical abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, along with their families and friends, to join with us as we worship God, grow in faith, and offer hope.


Safe Space:  Ally Training 101

Saturday, January 27, 2024

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

at Faith Lutheran Church

Speaker:   Ken Ditlevson, M.Ed., Director | LGBTQ+ Center, Kent State University

Safe Space 101: LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence Training is being offered to make our communities safer places for all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Training participants will learn about bias, stereotypes, current vocabulary, and best practices for handling gender and sexuality topics with sensitivity. After the training, individuals are offered a Safe Space Ally sign for their offices/workplace or home, indicating their support of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer plus (LGBTQ+) community.

Regardless of where you work or live, if you interact with people and the public, you will meet people who identify in the LGBTQ+ community. Having a basic understanding of correct terminology and an understanding of what it means to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community are essential in supporting all people.

To learn more about the Safe Space national organization, please visit https://safespacetraining.org/.

This event is hosted by Faith’s Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Team.  Register for the FREE event by calling Faith Lutheran Church, 330-836-8811. 


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