Sacred Worth is a safe space for LGBTQ+ persons, their families and allies who want to be part of the the conversation about how we can become a more welcoming church for ALL God’s children here at SPUMC. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm. You are invited to join us as we share stories, connections, resources, pain and hope together.
Some of our previous gatherings have included:
- Participants telling their own stories of living as an LGBTQ+ person or being the parent of an LGBTQ+ son or daughter in the church
- Marching in the 2024 Annapolis Pride Parade to bear witness to God's inclusive, unconditional love for all people.
- Reading and Discussing Books Together like UnClobber by Colby Martin to help us explore what the Bible does and doesn’t say about committed same gender relationships and human sexuality and Daring Adventures: Helping Gender-Diverse Kids and Their Families Thrive by Rev. Rachel Cornwell to learn more about the challenges and joys of raising a transgender child.
- Guest speaker Rev. Dr. Frank Trotter sharing his testimony of being a gay, pastor who served UMC congregations for 40 years and now does work for the Reconciling Ministries Network
- Watching and discussing the film, “For the Bible Tells Me So,” which explores the struggle and the hope within families and churches of accepting and supporting LGBTQ+ persons over the last 30 years
Contact Rev. Ron if you’d like to know more about the group.