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Open + Affirming

This category is used for stories related to CTS’s commitment to be an Open & Affirming institution where all are welcome, celebrated, and recognized for their God-given human dignity.

Imago DEI CTS LeadershipNewsOpen + AffirmingStrategic Plan
June 10, 2025

Imago DEI

Imago DEI   Consistent with our core values outlined in the CTS 2030: Project Transformation strategic plan, CTS continues to…
Stephanie Seeger
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Alum Leads Safe Gathering Place for LGBTQ+ People Alumni StoriesNewsOpen + Affirming
November 5, 2024

Alum Leads Safe Gathering Place for LGBTQ+ People

Alum Leads Kaleidoscope Community – Safe Gathering Place for LGBTQ+ People   CTS alumni have an incredible impact in our…
Chris Edwards
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African American man delivers a sermon in front of a stained glass window.
Coming Out and Being Welcomed in the Black Church NewsOpen + Affirming
June 12, 2024

Coming Out and Being Welcomed in the Black Church

Coming Out and Being Welcomed in the Black Church   June marks the celebration and honoring of Pride and Juneteenth.…
Chris Edwards
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Faith & Action: From Brokenness to Hope Faith & ActionNewsOpen + Affirming
January 2, 2024

Faith & Action: From Brokenness to Hope

From brokenness to hope This Faith & Action Project story lifts up grant recipient Indiana Youth Group and the difference…
Chris Edwards
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Mosaic of rainbow colored words in the shape of a chalice.
Bob Shaw (MDiv ’73) Reflects on Allyship and Privilege Alumni StoriesNewsOpen + Affirming
October 31, 2023

Bob Shaw (MDiv ’73) Reflects on Allyship and Privilege

Bob Shaw (MDiv '73) Reflects on Allyship and Privilege   Bob Shaw’s (MDiv ‘73) journey from naivety about LGBTQ+ issues…
Chris Edwards
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CTS Logo Pride Logo 2023
Featured Event: CTS at Indy Pride! EventsNewsOpen + Affirming
June 5, 2023

Featured Event: CTS at Indy Pride!

CTS at Indy Pride! Indy Pride is right around the corner on Saturday, June 10, and CTS is excited to…
Chris Edwards
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CTS at the Statehouse Rally for Trans Rights
Clergy Reflection on Statehouse Rally EventsNewsOpen + Affirming
May 1, 2023

Clergy Reflection on Statehouse Rally

Hoping Against Hope – Clergy Reflection on Statehouse Rally for LGBTQ+ Hoosiers  by: Rev. Dr. Amy Lindeman Allen, CTS Assistant…
Chris Edwards
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LGBTQIA+ Concerns Affect Our Community NewsOpen + Affirming
April 4, 2023

LGBTQIA+ Concerns Affect Our Community

LGBTQIA+ Concerns Affect Our Community   "We want the world to know there are Christian churches and communities who are…
Chris Edwards
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The Trauma of Fear CounselingNewsOpen + AffirmingStudent Life
April 4, 2023

The Trauma of Fear

The Trauma of Fear by Tonya Schrougham CTS Student Council President, MDiv/MACMHC Student, CMHC Intern   Fear is a powerful…
Chris Edwards
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Learning to be an Ally CounselingFacultyNewsOpen + Affirming
April 4, 2023

Learning to be an Ally

Learning to be an LGBTIQ ally by Dr. Felicity Kelcourse, MMin, PhD, LMHC CTS Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health…
Chris Edwards
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