Who are we for?

Agapi Insight strives to be a spiritual sanctuary for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,

and questioning (LGBTQ) Christians, where we can experience the truth that human

condemnation is powerless, and we are All created in God’s perfect image. Agapi

Insight seeks to give all honor and glory to God with time for prayer, reflection, learning,

and rejoicing. This sanctuary welcomes all LGBTQ individuals and their families and

friends, regardless of their church affiliations and personal beliefs.

We also welcome anyone who feels “in-process” and is longing for a spiritual home

where it is okay to ask questions. We are all in different places on our journey, so we

welcome you to come as you are. Each of us has a story that is unique and can

contribute something that no one else can. We are here to be Church family, supporting

one another, learning from one another, and above all: trusting in God’s unconditional

love (Agapi) for each of us, in all parts of who we are.

Agapi Insight organizes, gathers together, builds community, and puts on events that

support LGBTQ individuals and their loved ones, to educate our congregation and

community about LGBTQ inclusion in the church, and grow as a church family as we

honestly and compassionately explore important and challenging topics. We do this in a

variety of formats, including:

a. Studying

Agapi Insight provides opportunities to study historical, linguistic, and cultural context

of the scriptural passages that have been and are used to exclude and condemn

LGBTQ individuals, relationships, and communities. We provide education about

why the Bible doesn’t condemn LGBTQ individuals or their loving monogamous

relationships. We study the scholars who have helped us come to understand about

how, as Christians, our only divine laws are the 10 Commandments and The

Greatest Commandment of our Lord Jesus Christ and how God’s law is consistent

with a loving same-sex relationship.

b. Meeting together for encouragement, healing, and fun

We gather weekly to build community, family, and friendships, being a sanctuary for

LGBTQ individuals and their families who are looking for a social and spiritual home.

Through building encouraging, supportive relationships, Agapi Insight seeks to be a

dwelling place for all who have felt disenfranchised, marginalized, or that they didn’t

belong at the Lord’s table. We seek to be a safe-haven where all are protected,

loved, and accepted for who they are: a child of God, perfectly created in His image.

We work to be a place of refuge and shelter, for all those in need. We also work to

be a place of laughter and enjoyment, where we can let down, be ourselves, savor

good things, and have fun!

c. Share God’s love for his LGBTQ children

We intend Agapi Insight—and all of us in this ministry—to keep growing and

encouraging growth in those around us. Through vulnerability, honesty, and

compassionate conversations we seek to share God’s love for his LGBTQ children

and their families. We seek to nurture understanding and acceptance, not through

shouts and protest, but by reflecting God’s love. Toward those who disagree with our

mission, we seek to be patient, kind, and respectful in our disagreement.

d. Serve together, caring for our local community

We give back to the community through acts of service such as visiting the sick,

caring for animals in need, serving those who are housebound, volunteering to

support people with disabilities, etc.

In all our activities, we seek to give hope to the LGBTQ people who are feeling in need

of a safe spiritual home.