FPC Lawrence, KS and a Sanctuary City for LGBTQIA+ People

We give thanks for congregations in our inclusive network bearing witness to God's love for LGBTQ+ people in their communities!When a member of First Presbyterian Church in Lawrence, KS attended a recent county commissioner meeting to discuss a different measure, he heard about an ordinance protecting LGTBQ+ individuals in Lawrence.After he shared the news of this ordinance with his church, they voted unanimously to support the measure as a congregation. The Rev. Dr. Helen Hutchison "recalled a moment back in May, when a church board member spoke about friends who were afraid of how state actions would impact their trans child."The church joined many other voices from the community lifting up this ordinance. With overwhelming public support, Ord. 9999 passed, offering particular protections to transgender and non-binary people. Now, Lawrence is the first city in the state of Kansas to declare itself as a sanctuary city for LGBTQIA+ people -- thanks be to God!Read the whole story at LGBTQ Nation and find an affirming church near you on our church map.