More Light Presbyterians urges commissioners to reject this overture and instead continue the work of cultivating a church marked by expansive love, justice, and Spirit-led discernment. We also urge our network communities to take action; here are some ways you can do so:
Check out the polyamorous resources list on our website;
*Attend our May 11th More Light Monday discussion at 7pm EDT, where two polyamorous Christians will offer non-monogamy 101 and share from their own experiences of the good fruit polyamory can bring to the Body of Christ;
*Attend our June 9th More Light Monday discussion at 7pm EDT, where we’ll be discussing various issues for this year’s General Assembly;
*Host your own conversations — both formal and informal, in newsletters and over lunch, in Sunday School classrooms and from the pulpit;
*Engage in the long-term work of explicitly affirming and materially supporting the polyamorous members of your community (yes, they are there, even if they haven’t disclosed this aspect of themselves to you!);
*Encourage your Commissioners to GA to vote against Overture 044 and pray for wisdom and discernment for members of the denomination in positions of power on these issues.
*Invite MLP Staff or Board members to help facilitate a conversation with your congregation or ministry. Email hello@mlp.org for more information.
In grace and peace,
The Board of Directors and Staff of More Light Presbyterians
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