What does LUSH cover?

LUSH is conducted over a span of around six months. Facilitators of the group will provide materials and engage participants in discussing the different topics involved. The entire run is divided into two phases.

The first phase predominantly covers the study of the six bible passages that mainstream churches use to condemn homosexuality. The six bible passages are: Genesis 19, Leviticus 18:22 & 20:13, Romans 1:26, 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1Timothy 1:9. This phase is structured in a way for participants to share their views on the passages involved and to bring a different perspective to the study of the bible.

The second phase will cover a series of issues that women face regarding their sexuality. Examples of some of these issues that have been brought up by previous Lush participants are : Loving Yourself, Relationship issues, Sex before Marriage, Coming out etc.

Why LUSH?

Very often, we are told by our churches and the people around us that being gay or lesbian is a sin, and that Christianity doesn’t condone same-sex partnerships. As a result, many of us struggle with our sexuality as well as our walk of faith. LUSH, in a small group format, aims to provide a safe space to exchange ideas, explore other points of view, and encourage each other along our shared journey to women who struggles to reconcile our sexuality and our faith.

We do not provide answers, only a perspective that it is possible to be both gay and Christian. The journey of reconciliation is yours to take, but with LUSH, you know that you are not alone. Whatever your decision is at the end of LUSH, we just hope that the journey will lead you to more peace in your life with God.