Rainbow Ministry Team
“A new command I give you: Love one another.
As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
At Southminster, we believe that God unconditionally loves all people and intends for them to feel included and celebrated. To that end, we welcome all people into our church and into full participation in our church life, celebrating a rich diversity of sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
The Rainbow Ministry seeks to create a safe and affirming space for all God’s people; to educate and equip members and friends on how to expand our welcome to the LGBTQ+ community; and to bear witness to justice through our faith, words and actions.
Southminster belongs to the Covenant Network of Presbyterians and More Light Presbyterians, two national organizations of open, affirming Presbyterian churches.
Upcoming Events
- June 1: Buffalo Grove Pride Parade, 11:00am
- Brian Ellison/Covenant Network of Presbyterians, guest preacher
Recent Events
- Through My Eyes video and discussion on LGTBQ+ youth of faith Click Here for Video
- Ben Greene video interview and discussion on being transgender
- The Village video on transgender acceptance within families
- Transgender Day of Remembrance video
- Discussions of the book Torn by Justin Lee.
Resources
- Pinta Pride Project – Card-writing initiative & Buffalo Grove Pride Parade
- HRC – Human Rights Campaign, the largest LGBTQ political lobbying organization in the U.S.
- PFLAG – Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays is a national support and information organization
- GLSEN – Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network is the leading national organization working to create safe and inclusive schools for all.
- Ben Greene’s Good Queer News (his Instagram here)—Ben is a public speaker, LGBTQ+ inclusion consultant and openly transgender man
- LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Church (PCUSA 2022)
Books
- God and the Gay Christian by Matthew Vines
- Torn by Justin Lee
- God vs. Gay – the Religious Case for Equality by Jay Michaelson
- My Child is Trans. Now What by Ben Greene
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