Our Values for

Conversations About Sexual Ethics

Q Christian Fellowship believes healthy sexual relationships should be rooted in love of God, love of self, and love of one another; and that growth in healthy intimacy is a matter of spiritual formation. Because Q Christian Fellowship is committed to teaching and modeling radical belonging in God’s family, despite differences of belief regarding sexual ethics, we expect all speakers, facilitators, and volunteers to promote the following values which we believe foster healthy intimate relationships across the spectrum of theological belief.

 

Agency (power of choice)

Authenticity

Belonging

Consent

Equity

Emotional intimacy

Empathy

Fidelity (faithfulness to words/commitments)

Flourishing

Forgiveness

Freedom from shame

Freedom to be one’s whole self

Generosity

Honesty

Integrity

Joy

Love

Mutuality

Pleasure

Respect

Self-Awareness/Examination

Trust

Vulnerability