On February 19th the ONA Team hosted a luncheon after our Sunday service and asked those who attended the following questions. Here are the responses we received:
What are the ministry opportunities?
- “Outreach ministry to ostracized LGBTQ+ youth, especially those who have been kicked out of their home.”
- “Not giving up on people and let people know that they are never alone.
- “Too many to list. Open our minds, hearts, and doors to everyone. Leave no one out.”
What are your hopes as we become ONA?
- “Hope to open eyes to the fact that we are ALL children of God!!
- ” I hope for church growth and outreach growth, events more visible.”
- “That we can welcome all people in.”
What are your concerns?
- “That some will not accept ONA. That some will lie about it. Some will leave.”
- “I am concerned that Zion will not be 100% behind being ONA.”
- ” Rainbow folks would not FEEL welcomed and accepted.”
How do we show we are ONA?
- “Amend our welcome statement. Online icon. Supervised by Pastoral Care Committee.
- ” Advertise anyway possible! FB, website, outside signs. Make it known ALL are welcome!
- “I would open a webpage to help answer ONA questions.”
How do we feel about… Displaying a Pride flag or banner outside?
- “All for it!”
- “Yes!”
- “Yes, would be good to display a Pride flag to advertise and draw people in.”
How do we feel about… Rainbow support groups in our church?
- “Weekly!”
- “Absolutely love the idea!”
- “Good heavens, Yes!”
How do we feel about… LGBTQ+ youth outreach?
- “Rainbow youth groups, Rainbow outreach”
- ” That would be awesome!”
- “Let’s do it! Let’s go!”
Click here for the Proposed Welcome Statement – review, complete and return it to the church office.
