More Light Presbyterians is a nationwide network of Presbyterian congregations with a mission to center and celebrate the lives, gifts, and leadership of LGBTQIA+ people in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and beyond. CPC's More Light Task Force is facilitating a process of discernment for us to determine whether Cary Presbyterian Church will become a More Light Presbyterian Church.
QUESTIONS We're PONDERing
- How can CPC be a safe, inviting, affirming place for the LGBTQIA+ community?
- In what ways are we already practicing radical hospitality, and in what ways can we improve?
- What resources do we need to provide for members of our church family to equip them to practice radical hospitality in their own lives?
What Are Your Questions?
RESOURCES
Books supportive of LGBTQIA+ Christians available in our CPC Library.
Sexuality and Same-Gender Relationships
A summary of Current PCUSA Standards from the Presbyterian Mission Agency
Internal Welcome, External Witness
Video with Ross Murray, an ordained Deacon in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, with a calling to advocate for LGBTQIA+ people and to bridge the LGBTQIA+ and faith communities.
Sexuality and Same-Gender Relationships
A summary of Current PCUSA Standards from the Presbyterian Mission Agency
Internal Welcome, External Witness
Video with Ross Murray, an ordained Deacon in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, with a calling to advocate for LGBTQIA+ people and to bridge the LGBTQIA+ and faith communities.
Events
Kick Off Lunch & Learn
September 29, 11:30 AM, Fellowship Hall
Enjoy lunch and learn about the mission of a network of PCUSA congregations called More Light Presbyterians.
LGBTQIA+ Exclusion and Inclusion in the PCUSA
October 6, 9:00 AM, Fellowship Hall
The history of LGBTQIA+ exclusion and inclusion in the PCUSA, as well as current practices within our denomination.
Pronouns 101
October 13, 9:00 AM, Fellowship Hall
Your pronouns primer.
Serving the Vulnerable
October 20, 9:00 AM, Fellowship HallM
A guest speaker will chat with us about how to help vulnerable members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Experiences of West Raleigh Presbyterian
October 27, 9:00 AM, Fellowship Hall
West Raleigh Presbyterian's experiences engaging with More Light.
Recap Lunch & Learn
November 3, 11:30, Fellowship Hall
Chat about what we've been learning over lunch. What questions do we still have?
September 29, 11:30 AM, Fellowship Hall
Enjoy lunch and learn about the mission of a network of PCUSA congregations called More Light Presbyterians.
LGBTQIA+ Exclusion and Inclusion in the PCUSA
October 6, 9:00 AM, Fellowship Hall
The history of LGBTQIA+ exclusion and inclusion in the PCUSA, as well as current practices within our denomination.
Pronouns 101
October 13, 9:00 AM, Fellowship Hall
Your pronouns primer.
Serving the Vulnerable
October 20, 9:00 AM, Fellowship HallM
A guest speaker will chat with us about how to help vulnerable members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Experiences of West Raleigh Presbyterian
October 27, 9:00 AM, Fellowship Hall
West Raleigh Presbyterian's experiences engaging with More Light.
Recap Lunch & Learn
November 3, 11:30, Fellowship Hall
Chat about what we've been learning over lunch. What questions do we still have?