The Regional Board in the Central Rocky Mountain Region ( Colorado , northern New Mexico , Utah and Wyoming ) has made Discernment a priority. A few years ago, the Board voted to create a group that would help the region enter into a period of discernment and "listen to the Holy Spirit for guidance" when considering how to relate to gay & lesbian Christians. This past year that group of about nine Disciples, including the Regional Minister, Rev. Ron Parker, completed the discernment process using the Listening to the Spirit materials developed by the General Church .
Since finishing, the group has been functioning as a task force that is committed to helping churches in the region begin the process of discernment. Rev. Parker is planning on sending all churches in the region a letter inviting them to begin the discernment process. The task force plans to visit churches in order to promote discernment, and let churches know that they are available as a resource.
If your church or region would like more information about Discernment, please contact Karen Barr, the Co-Chair of the Discernment Ministry Team of GLAD, kbarr@gladalliance.org.
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