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Date(s)
- 1998-2000 (Creation)
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Collection
Extent and medium
0.50 Linear Feet; 1 archival box
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Administrative history
An ad hoc committee (later named Welcome Committee) was formed during an informal meeting of parents and friends early in 1998. Its purpose is to: assist the Mennonite Church reflect on attitudes toward homosexuality; to encourage the church to consider entire statements passed at conventions at Saskatoon (1986) and Purdue (1987) and not to elevate them to a status above scripture; to promote resources to encourage further discernment; enable gay and lesbian voices to be heard; and to advocate on behalf of gay and lesbian Mennonites.
An ad hoc committee (later named Welcome Committee) was formed during an informal meeting of parents and friends early in 1998. Its purpose is to: assist the Mennonite Church reflect on attitudes toward homosexuality; to encourage the church to consider entire statements passed at conventions at Saskatoon (1986) and Purdue (1987) and not to elevate them to a status above scripture; to promote resources to encourage further discernment; enable gay and lesbian voices to be heard; and to advocate on behalf of gay and lesbian Mennonites.
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Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Jeanne Liechty donated her mother's, Ruth Liechty, files.
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Scope and content
This collection includes organizational records from the Welcome Committee, originally an ad hoc committee of the Mennonite Church to reflect on the church's attitude toward homosexuality in the Mennonite Church. The materials include responses to an open letter, published booklets, correspondence and order records.
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Accruals
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flat
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Conditions governing access
Materials are open to the public.
Conditions governing reproduction
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with U.S.C. Copyright 17 not owned by the Mennonite Church USA Archives.
Language of material
- English
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Dates of creation revision deletion
2011-01-03
Language(s)
- English