Retreat for GLBTQ Candidates & Inquirers
Every year Presbyterian Welcome hosts a retreat for GLBTQ Inquirers and Candidates from across the nation who are striving to serve our church. The retreats offer a safe place to worship, join in fellowship, and share strategies for going through the process. This year’s retreat is scheduled for July 26-29, 2012 in the mountains of Georgia. Click here for a flier. If you are an Inquirer or Candidate you may also apply for the retreat by filling out this application.
All LGBTQ Inquirers and Candidates who are in the “in-care” process are invited. For a deeper look, check out one participant’s story. Call or email the Presbyterian Welcome office for more information.
With all official barriers to ordination removed, several members of this community have been interviewed! Check these out:
MSNBC
Huffington Post
Chicago Tribune
Greeley Tribune
Ordination Questions
If you are a candidate, inquirer, seminary student, or an ordained PC(USA) minister and you have questions or concerns about your own particular situation, please feel free to contact Rev. Mieke Vandersall by email or telephone (917) 441-8638. Both email and phone conversations are completely confidential.
We also recommend studying the Guidelines for Church Officers produced by the Covenant Network.