In recent years there has been a shift in societal attitudes about sex and sexuality. Behaviours that are explicitly categorized within the pages of Holy Scripture as being sinful have in recent years become widely accepted within our society. Predictably, the church is coming under increasing pressure to put Her seal of approval on many of these behaviours. In the past, the church has not dealt very

Why should we single out anyone? The Communities of Grace commitment is, in fact, not to single anyone out for special treatment or discrimination. Our commitment is to the authority of the scriptures and to the centrality of Christ in all we do and say. As such, we believe that all are sinners and have fallen short of the glory of God (Rom 3:23). We understand that this "falling short of the Glory

We believe that the same words of forgiveness and release found in this story are applicable to all of us, regardless to which proclivity we might be in bondage. As such, we do not see any one sexual sin as being worse than another in terms of our relationship to God in Christ.However, we acknowledge the pain and struggle that some homosexuals have gone through because they in particular have been

You can become part of this movement by having a layperson or pastor bring this statement to your council or governing body for official adoption, or by having a vote by the congregation, organization, or fellowship after having this statement read and explained.

After this, several things should happen. Your congregation should bring in literature from those who have helped in the healing of both heterosexual and homosexual sin. Those struggling with sinful sexual desires and behaviours should be invited to come and find healing in the words of the Gospel and the love and acceptance of your community.The point to remember is that the Communities of Grace model

The following is an intentional proclamation by the congregation, organization, or fellowship adopting the Communities of Grace commitment. This welcome could be on a poster displayed in a location appropriate to your congregation, organization, or fellowship. It states that:Communities of Grace will be intentional in their welcoming ministry to all people in the Word of the Gospel and power of the