Ministry
Carla is an ordained redevelopment/congregational vitality pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) offering progressive, LGBTQIA+ celebrating perspectives on theology that are both Biblical and compassionate.
Music
Songs of particular personal meaning, joy, and inspiration to me, performed by friends and partners in worship.
Meditation
Messages centering self-care, spiritual healing and wholeness, and physically embodied faith.
Message
Gospel inspired sermons that bring the Bible into contemporary life with words of inspiration, challenge, and adventure
Prayer Request
How may I pray for you today? All concerns kept strictly confidential.
Additionally, join me over at DISRUPT WORSHIP PROJECT, a virtual center for modern, challenging worship resources.
Testimonials
Pastor Pam Illick, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
I am happy and honored to tell you about my colleague, Carla Christopher. Her work in diversity training is so Christ centered. She is firm in her convictions and always speaks the truth with kindness and respect. I appreciate Carla’s wisdom and her approach to the scriptures. As a person learning how to be an ally for my siblings of color and those in the LGBTQIA+ community, Carla’s coaching and teaching encourages me to be a better listener and to see Christ in all people. I feel safe sharing my feelings and thoughts with Carla because I know that she is listening and that she will speak the truth to me in ways that help me to let go of the negative systemic messages I have been conditioned to believe are true. Her writing speaks a reality that touches my heart and moves me to become a better, more open person.
Dan Powers, Member of Heidelberd UCC
When Carla preaches, doors open. Not just doors, but interior doors, closet doors, basement doors. Whether it's spontaneous or planned, scriptural or poetry, perhaps both, it's an invitation to personally examine and evaluate where you and your soul stand. Sometimes I feel in congruence, while at other times, challenged. Each time, a journey. And, I feel safe. I feel safe that that path I am following Carla on with all of it's traps and triggers in the end, will find me in a place of decision and direction. Carla's preaching gives us a beautiful metaphorical compass. One that empowers each and everyone of us to decide what needs to be done, and how much. And yet, Carla applies proper urgency to the continuum, and we find ourselves motivated to make heaven on Earth, knowing that we shall return for more. Carla is good for the mind, body and soul.
Pastor Tanya Brubaker
Carla has been inspiring me with her work since she was poet laureate for the City of York. She has been committed to being a voice for the marginalized through her work with many organizations. Carla revived Juneteenth celebrations in our community, educates organizations such as ELCA and non-profits locally and nationally. Persons from LGBTQIA+, black, Hispanic and other communities whose voices have long been silenced can find hope, encouragement and truth in Carla's writings.
Mandy Rae, Member of Union Lutheran Church
Carla is the real deal. She's funny, authentic, and hits hard where and when you need it. A force to be reckoned with and a bright spot in anyone's day.
Jade Darling
Carla Christopher doesn't just preach her beliefs from the pulpit she lives her convictions. Putting pen to paper is only one avenue she excells at bring her convictions to people. She has shown so many the path to finding their voice. Whether their through art or their activism or through their faith. She has shown people a way to make a difference & to find value in themselves.