Full Inclusion: A Congregational Self-Assessment, part 4
Overall Environment
The inclusive congregation creates an environment where LGBT persons and families:
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feel integrated within the congregation are comfortable worshipping together, holding hands and showing affection to one another
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speak freely about their sexual orientation, gender identity and other aspects of their lives and experience
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know they and their children can come to their clergy and youth leaders for compassionate, informed pastoral care
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do not hesitate to invite other LGBT people to worship services and congregational activities
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“see” themselves as active members of the community, and “hear” their lives and issues addressed in congregational worship, preaching and teaching
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