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New Church in the Upstate......for drug abusers, gay folk, prostitutes, ect....
Freedom Worship Church is a radical inclusive church that wants to provide safe space for everyone especially those who have been wounded by oppressive religion. It is our mission as the body of Christ to create an environment where you are free to live your individual truth. We are all individuals that are fearfully and wonderfully made in the likeness and image of God. We will intentionally resist the desire to tell individuals what and how to think. We will seek to provide individuals with the tools to think for themselves.
Freedom's mission to create a place where all may feel free to worship, serve, and grow spiritually - without regard to race, ethnicity, social class, age, gender/gender identity, or affectional orientation. We will create a safe place for all persons to flourish - especially women, same-gender-loving individuals and their allies, transgendered persons, persons in recovery, the recently incarcerated, the economically disenfranchised, and persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. We will seek to proclaim the same message proclaimed on the day of Pentecost; that God continues to pour out God's spirit upon all persons
| What do we mean by Radical Inclusivity? | |
Radical Inclusivity is the intentional inclusion of all persons; especially people who have traditionally lived at the margins of society, such as people suffering from substance abuse; people living with HIV/AIDS; same-gender loving people; the recently incarcerated; and sex industry workers. |
What Is Freedom's Affiliation?
Freedom is not affiliated with a particular denomination. We Plan to hold affiliation with The Fellowship, a gathering of inclusive ministries under the leadership of Bishop Yvette Flunder. We are also in the early stages of exploring affiliation with the United Church of Christ, a denomination working for unity and justice in both church and society.
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- FreedomThe mission of Freedom Church is to equip God's people to achieve personal and corporate destiny. We do this by empowering people spiritually, emotionally, educationally, socially, economically, and politically. As a Christ-centered ministry, we are inclusive of ALL people, fully embracing in our lives and ministry people of every race, gender, culture, affectional and/or sexual orientation, family configuration, physical or mental condition, and all other distinctions which are the rich tapestry of God's creation. So Yes, we open our doors to everyone. However, we live in a society that chooses what it will condone. The greatest model for Christianity and who is to be accepted is Jesus Christ. For Christ turned on one away, but created an environment for ALL, especially those on the margins to experience the loving and gentle grace bestowed upon us by a sovereign and compassionate God. Our mission is to be intentionally diverse and radically inclusive, to be intentional welcoming and accepting of ALL persons; especially those who have traditionally lived at the margins of society, such as people suffering from substance abuse; people living with HIV/AIDS; same-gender loving people; the recently incarcerated; single mothers; and those with disabilities.
At the core of our vision is to follow the teachings and practices of Jesus Christ who exemplified the radical acceptance and ministry to ALL people. We are called to challenge fundamental, deep-seated Christian belief systems, doctrines and theologies which characterize people on the edge as enemies of God. We also deliberately challenge any theology or teaching that consistently mistreats, oppresses and excludes people from the community of faith. We believe that the Gospel of Jesus Christ beckons us to provide a safe place and a place of refuge for ALL persons who have been wounded by oppression. God is sending out a mandate for the community of faith to provide a place that restores nurtures and empowers ALL people to fulfill their divine purpose in God through the teachings of a loving and inclusive Christ. Again we care about you and our doors are open to you. Feel free to call our offices anytime or vist us on the Web!
Serving Him & You,
Pastor Ra'Shawn Flournoy
rflournoy@freedomworshipchurch.org
1-404-462-9413-Office Line - new churchi understand the traditional church can be a real difficult place to sick help ,especially acceptance, if you are redically alternative like gay for instance. however, a church with the same kind of folk will not improve the deviances perse, as a matter of fact they will become worse. just having said this , it defeats the very essence of a church -place of spiritual awaking, such that one is equipped to become better. they can call it rehab centre or something. their is a church in the upstate that is doing a great job with the kind of persons this "new church's" vision embadies. its called Redemption World Outreach Centre, maybe the leader of this "new church" should patner with them
- Why?Why is it that folks who choose to live this way always have to beat down on Christians who try to live by the bible. You NEVER hear then talk about muslims, buhdist, or any other non-christian belief. I feel that this is a rebellious church. A group of individuals who choose to "get back" at the God-Fearing Bible Believing Christians who hurt them. Its true that most Christians do turn their backs on individuals not just homosexualsbut the adulturess, fornicator, the felon etc. No one is perfect. Not you, me, big ma, auntie, unk, preacher, bishop or pastor. NO ONE! So to argue with them about their religious choice is not going to get us any where. So I just pray that God's Grace and Mercy will keep US and the truth shall be revealed.
- New church in the upstate.Kelly Leviticus 18:22 says it all. How can this person lead others? When he or she is doing what god forbid in his word not to do. I strongly believe that every indivual should be given a chance to come together and worship the LORD. But this person is marrying a person of the same sex. Defying his word and his authority.Yes God gave his only son to save us. And I truely believe that a lot of the drug addicts, prostitutes, gays and others that feel they dont fit in a traditional church will except christ and change. Just make up in their mind that this is something they want pray about it and go to a church where the truth is being taught not just a church where what they do is excepted.people did'nt want to except Jesus. BUT LOOK WHAT HE DID FOR US.
- Freedom ChurchDear Kelly Mac,
I am with holding my name not because Im not proud of who i am. I just choose to be discrete. My father is a pastor, I grew up n the church. I know that being gay is a sin, but so i judging. I personally feel God is a funny God. I feel that if God didn't want me to live i would have left this earth a long time ago. after entering into a Gay lifestyle i have never felt that God has blessed me less, or protected me any less. I think freedom church is a good think that people need. The church can be a friend to the friendless and a family to someone who has been disowned by their families because of their lifestyle. - Gay ChurchKelly I am a lesbian..With Awesome Faith..And I will keep it as brief as I can. ..As for the Chruch I feel that they should not label it as a Church for Gays ETC.. But a chruch of God All is welcome. I did not choose to be me so I will let God Judge me just as he made me for I am his child whom he loves unconditionaly and i love myself as I am until the day he says come home my child. We all need his word even if it comes out of a Tent.My life is not a sin for he makes no mistakes. Love me for who I am and not hate me for what you don't understand. Thanks Kelly Girl you cover it all and you keep it real...I have mad respect for you Sister!!!!!Love the way you show Shorty Mac Love even while you work ....You deserve a Gret mom Trophy!!
- "new church"Hi kelly, I am openly lesbian and am a proud mom of two beautiful daughters, have a wonderful partner who adores me. It really bothered me to hear some of the comments that people were making simply because they may be talking badly about friends,family, or co-workers and don't even know it. We in the lgbt community would like to live and worship just as anyone else would. I pay taxes and abide by the laws just as they do, so why can't I attend a church that's geared toward me. My girls are happy well rounded, I am a home owner and to see me you may not even know I am a lesbian. so people should think slowly, and speak even slower. thanks!
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