For more information about these resources please visit our national website or contact Michael J. Adee (MichaelAdee@aol.com) and the Rev. Katie Morrison (Katieatmlp@aol.com), our National Field Organizers.

Mitzi Henderson and Bill Moss, Co-Moderators, and the National Board of Directors, More Light Presbyterians

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Shine the Light: MLP Strategic Direction

Following the risen Christ, and seeking to make the Church a true community of hospitality, the mission of More Light Presbyterians is to work for the full participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of faith in the life, ministry and witness of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). -Mission Statement, More Light Presbyterians

AFFIRMATION

In the tradition of Christians in the Reformed and Presbyterian family, we affirm that Jesus is Sovereign in our lives, is our hope, and that the Church is bound to Christ’s authority and thus free to live the lively, joyous reality of the grace of God (G-1.0100b).

At this specific time of turmoil in our Church, More Light Presbyterians especially affirm our denomination’s call to inclusivity and to the embrace of all of God’s children ~

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) shall give full expression to the rich diversity within its membership and shall provide a means which will assure a greater inclusiveness leading to wholeness in its emerging life” -Form of Government, G-4.0403

DECLARATION

More Light Presbyterians declare this to be a Season of Illumination in our denomination ~ a time to Shine the Light on the hope we find in the inclusive love of God. That same light will expose the injustice of our church’s policy and practice that excludes from ordination our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender sisters and brothers, as well as our denomination’s steadfast refusal to recognize and honor the morality and sanctity of their loving, committed relationships.

COMMITMENT

More Light Presbyterians recognize the value and necessity of a variety of strategies and direct actions to accomplish God’s call to full inclusion and participation of all in the life and ministry of the church.

Therefore we stand in solidarity with and commit our full resources* to those who are led by conscience as informed by God’s Spirit not to cooperate with policies and structures of exclusion and oppression within the church. We also stand in solidarity and commit our full resources to those who struggle to live faithfully within the existing structures of the Church.

With energy, intelligence, imagination and love, we commit ourselves to work in partnership with individuals and groups in the movement for full inclusion to Shine the Light on the need for change in the PCUSA.

*MLP Strategic Direction Resources
Advocacy
Congregational Support
Direct Action
Educational
Grass Roots Local Organizing
Judicial Support
Legislative Initiatives
Pastoral Care
Polity Primer
Related Organizations
Worship