We believe in a God who does all things well, and Whose grace bears fruit in unexpected places.
We believe in a just pastoral response for persons with LGBTQ experiences - one rooted in baptismal identity, supported in community, and free to serve where the Holy Spirit calls.
We believe there is resurrected life in the midst of our longing.
Will you help us extend the invitation?
| BECOME A MAGDALENE GIVER |
Will you walk with us in the day-to-day of this mission?
For many in today’s culture, there can be a sense of loss when encountering the Church’s teaching on sexuality and gender, with its clear “no.” But Christianity is also a “yes” to resurrected joy! Eden Invitation stands at the contentious crossroads of sexuality and gender, of religious faith and secular pressures, and offers people that rich vision of the Christian life and a space to live it alongside others.
Named for Mary Magdalene, one of our patron saints, Magdalene Givers are the people who give regularly to support the material needs of Eden Invitation. Much like Mary Magdalene and others provided for Jesus and His disciples and walked alongside them, our donors' generosity empowers us to provide life-changing opportunities as well as short and long-term resources for striving disciples with LGBTQ+ experiences.
As Magdalene Givers cultivate our mission, we keep them deeply in touch with us. Magdalene Givers Receive:
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Our exclusive monthly newsletter, Good Fruit, which provides curated resources, intercessory prayer opportunities, and interviews with our community members
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Invitations to quarterly webinars featuring Q&As with our President and Co-Founder, Anna Carter, and live interviews with pastoral experts and thought leaders in the Church.
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A 10% discount in the Eden Invitation store
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Magnets of our Patron Saints
We cannot walk this journey alone.
Will you walk with us?
| MEET SOME OF OUR MAGDALENE GIVERS & MISSION PARTNERS |
"For many of us in Eden Invitation, once we find this community, we find a refuge in the Church that we've longed for but didn't know was possible... Any time I get to receive someone in a Story Call, I'm humbled by their humility and courage to share the story of God's pursuit of their hearts and how He's met them with His mercy throughout their narrative thus far. It's been an absolute privilege and honor to welcome pilgrims at our front door, offering them a glimpse into our life of joyful hope and mutual belonging. ”