Sexual Formation
The way of Jesus calls us to key distinctives in how we relate to our sexual formation. We believe that living in the way of Jesus means embracing His vision of faithfulness in sexuality. This practically looks like abstaining from all sexual relationships outside of the historic vision of Christian marriage expressed in whole life covenant union between a man and woman, avoiding pornography, inappropriate relationships that compromise our witness, and pursuing life giving holiness by the grace of God.
We are committed to seek to understand and address the deep heart issues of identity and experience which draw some people into the LGBTQI+ practice; to reach out with love, compassion, and justice of Christ, and to reject and condemn all forms of hatred, verbal or physical abuse, and victimization of LGBTQI+ people.
You can hear more about our beliefs on sexual formation in the sermons and podcasts below. If you have questions or would like more information, please reach out to us at hello@church.nyc and one of our staff members would be happy to reach out to you the following week.
RESOURCES
THE TABLE
The Table is a monthly gathering of same sex attracted/LGBTQ members of our community who have chosen to consecrate their sexuality to God. We believe that it is not only possible, but that it can be deeply satisfying to live a life consecrated to God. The Table gathers to create a plausibility structure for ourselves and for the people who aren’t here yet, that sacrificing everything to follow Jesus can feel less like losing everything and more like gaining everything. If you would like to learn more, you can inquire below.
CHURCH OF THE CITY SERMONS
Making Sense of the Church: Marriage - Jon Tyson
The Controversial Jesus: Sexual Formation - Jon Tyson
The Controversial Jesus: Jesus and the Gay Community - Jon Tyson
The Controversial Jesus: Jesus, Gender, and the Trans Community - Jon Tyson
