Loved By God
The Loved By God committee was formed in 2019 in collaborative efforts with Reconciling in Christ to aid the church's journey to becoming an RIC congregation, and to continue its dedication of sharing God's love with all. We acknowledge both that good intentions are only the beginning step of making our church a more inclusive space, and that we always have more to learn. Inclusivity and allyship are a continuous effort, and we pledge to pursue these goals through educating ourselves and others, listening to the people we are trying to better recognize and support, and reflecting on what ways we can use our position in society and the church to uplift others. We are always eager to learn more, and welcome feedback and ideas!
Who We Are
What we do
We explore ways of engaging, learning, and lifting up our siblings in the LGBTQIA+ community, our Indigenous siblings, and our siblings of different races, ethnicities, and religious backgrounds.
Quick Links
- Learn more about Reconciling in Christ here
- Advent's Accessibility page
- Read Advent's journey to becoming an RIC congregation on our About page
- Advent's current welcoming statement
RIC Worship Services
Every year, Advent Lutheran has held special worship services highlighting and celebrating our RIC status
Pride Month Festival
Since becoming an RIC church, Advent Lutheran has hosted a table at the Lake County Pride festival and has been included in the annual Pride Guide. In 2025, Advent additionally became a Purple Sponsor of the event.
Maltz Museum of Jewish History
Members of the congregation attended a guided tour of the museum in pursuit of learning more about the life and history of the Jewish community
Safe Space Training
Guided by Betty Jacobs, founder of the LGBTQ+ Allies of Lake County, the congregation continued its education in allyship, understanding, and support of our LGBTQIA+ community
Lake County Indian Museum
Members of our congregation attended a tour of the museum to better understand the history and community of the Indigenous people whose land our church is on
The Film "A Better Life"
Advent Lutheran watched the movie "A Better Life" to educate and discuss the topic of immigration within America and the challenges exclusive to this community
Finnish Heritage Museum
Members of the congregation attended a tour of this museum to learn more about the Finnish culture and community within Lake County
UNclobber Book Club
Over the course of several weeks, members of the congregation gathered to read and discuss UNclobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality by Colby Martin. Understanding how the Bible and the church have been/continue to be utilized for homophobia is vital for Advent Lutheran to be a better ally and advocate as an RIC church.
The Underground Railroad at Lake County Historical Society
The congregation visited the local historical society to watch a presentation on the Underground Railroad as part of our ongoing efforts to better understand the history of our community.
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