Good morning,
On April 10, we are hosting the play, “This will lead to Dancing” put on by Theater of the Beat. This drama group is made up of Mennonite young adults who are committed to the church. They have written and performed about four different plays.
“This will lead to Dancing” is about the church’s interaction and response to the many questions around same-sex relationships. Even though I have not seen it, I am assuming it will make me laugh, but also challenge some of my views on the subject. I invite you to attend the play, and come with an open mind. We want to be a more welcoming church to any visitors. How will this play affirm, or challenge, our direction in welcoming the world to our church?
Mennonite Church Canada has had a six year discussion on the issue. This says to me that it is an important and difficult issue to talk about. Floradale has not really engaged the subject. Church Council has agreed to host the play, to engage ourselves on the subject of same-sex relationships. Mennonite Church Canada is bringing a recommendation to its annual sessions. I am going to go as a delegate from Floradale, so I need your input to prepare for the discussion. The play is our first attempt here at Floradale to enter the conversation. It is not the end of the discussion for me, or for the church.
Shalom and strength for the journey of faith and live,
Fred