Building a network of congregants and congregations working together to support the LGBTQ community in Spartanburg
LGBTQ Theologies
We are a coalition of people of faith -- individuals, congregations, and clergy -- building a network of support for the LGBTQ+ community and issues in Upstate SC. Since 2018, we have convened gatherings to educate and organize ourselves in pastoral care, worship, advocacy, and theology centering LGBTQ+ spiritual leaders and theologians.
In the fall of 2020, we held a virtual gathering every Tuesday evening (September 29 through October 27) from 7:00-8:30pm EST on the theme "The Bible As An Ally". Our goal was to share with one another the liberating power of the Biblical tradition, and to equip one another to confront violent and exclusive uses of the Bible. All sessions were recorded and the links are posted below as an on-going resource.
"The Bible as an Ally" - Fall 2020
Video Series:
Featuring theologians:
Cody Sanders - “Beyond Apologetics: Reading the Bible toward LGBTQ Flourishing & Queer Liberation”
Kristan Pitts - “My Story with the Bible: A Journey and Soundtrack”
Tom Norrell - “How Did We Get Here: Sexual Ethics After the Bible”
Jim Dant - “Scripture as an Ally: Reclaiming What is Yours”
Davelyn Hill - “Womanist Theology: How is the Gospel Relevant to Black LGBTQIAP People’s Lived Reality Today?”
Maria Swearingen and Sally Sarratt - “Queer Baptism for a Straight Catechism”
Ashton Michael Lee - LGBTQ Theologies Poet
Shelton Ridge Love - LGBTQ Theologies Musician
Every Tuesday evening, September 29 through October 27, 7:00-8:30 pm EST via Zoom, the sessions were recorded and posted here on our new website. We hope that you will take some time to watch the videos. Our time together during those five weeks was very rich.
Thank you so much for joining us for our Fall 2020 LGBTQ Theologies Virtual Event. Stay tuned for information regarding our next events!
Let’s create the community that we know is possible.
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