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.
FALL 2024 UPDATE REPORT
In December 2024, the More Light Task Force created a report summarizing activities to date.
In April 2025, the Task Force will take a proposal to the Session for approval.
DIscernment
During our discernment process, we are asking ourselves:
- 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?
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.
LGBTQIA+ & PCUSA Timeline
How the PCUSA has engaged with LGBTQIA+ inclusion since 1970.
After Their Son Came Out...
Thoughtful article from CNN about a conservative Christian couple's journey after their son came out as gay.
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.
LGBTQIA+ & PCUSA Timeline
How the PCUSA has engaged with LGBTQIA+ inclusion since 1970.
After Their Son Came Out...
Thoughtful article from CNN about a conservative Christian couple's journey after their son came out as gay.
Events
Unclobber Bible Study
Sundays, 9:15 AM, Feb 2 - Mar 2, CPC parlor
Tuesdays, 7:30 PM, Feb 4 - Mar 4, via Zoom
A 5-part series based on Rev. Colby Martin's theologically thoughtful, clear, and compelling book, UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality. Details on our Adult Faith Formation page.
Sundays, 9:15 AM, Feb 2 - Mar 2, CPC parlor
Tuesdays, 7:30 PM, Feb 4 - Mar 4, via Zoom
A 5-part series based on Rev. Colby Martin's theologically thoughtful, clear, and compelling book, UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality. Details on our Adult Faith Formation page.
More Light Discernment Lunch & Learn
Sunday, Mar 23, 11:30 AM, Fellowship Hall
Join us for a lunch and learn to wrap up the More Light Presbyterian discernment process. We will discuss where we've been, and how we envision moving forward if we do become a More Light Presbyterian Church.
Sunday, Mar 23, 11:30 AM, Fellowship Hall
Join us for a lunch and learn to wrap up the More Light Presbyterian discernment process. We will discuss where we've been, and how we envision moving forward if we do become a More Light Presbyterian Church.
PAST EVENTS
Kick Off Lunch & Learn (September 29, 2024)
An orientation to the network of PCUSA congregations called More Light Presbyterians.
LGBTQIA+ and the PCUSA (October 6, 2024)
The history of LGBTQIA+ exclusion and inclusion in the PC(USA). Here is a helpful timeline.
Pronouns 101 (October 15, 2023)
Contact Pastor Alan if you would like a copy of the slides we explored in this session.
Building an Affirming Community (October 20, 2024)
Vance Haywood, Senior Pastor of St. John's Metropolitan Community Church spoke about welcoming members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Why More Light Matters (October 27, 2024)
A in-depth discussion of the work of More Light Presbyterians.
Recap Lunch & Learn (November 3, 2024)
Speakers from West Raleigh Presbyterian shared their experiences engaging with More Light.
An orientation to the network of PCUSA congregations called More Light Presbyterians.
LGBTQIA+ and the PCUSA (October 6, 2024)
The history of LGBTQIA+ exclusion and inclusion in the PC(USA). Here is a helpful timeline.
Pronouns 101 (October 15, 2023)
Contact Pastor Alan if you would like a copy of the slides we explored in this session.
Building an Affirming Community (October 20, 2024)
Vance Haywood, Senior Pastor of St. John's Metropolitan Community Church spoke about welcoming members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Why More Light Matters (October 27, 2024)
A in-depth discussion of the work of More Light Presbyterians.
Recap Lunch & Learn (November 3, 2024)
Speakers from West Raleigh Presbyterian shared their experiences engaging with More Light.