The Welcoming Church: Changes in the RLDS Church This panel is comprised of pastors from the Community of Christ Church (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) who lead inclusive congregations that minister not only to mainstream church members, but also to members that society deems ‘on the fringes.” Most significantly, these congregations welcome gay and lesbian members into the body of Christ and full participation in the life of the church. Panelists will discuss where the denomination is at in terms of GLBT ministry, what the history of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered/transsexual members is in the church, and where they see GLBT members in the future of the church.

Karen Franklin Peter, John Billings, Meredith Bischoff