Ingrid Kieffer
they/them/theirs
MDiv
What made you choose LSTC?
I chose LSTC because I wanted to attend a seminary that had in-person classes, a community that would be active and inviting, and a place where as a queer person I would feel welcomed and feel like I could authentically be who I am without fear.
What people and communities helped you to get here?
My home congregation in California has been very supportive of me being here. Also, my parents, they know that I will be able to make an impact. Now being in Chicago, I would say that my parish and the community within have been supportive.
What do you hope to learn during your time at LSTC?
I really want to lean into the Public Church aspect of LSTC and learn more about community organizing. I also want to learn from different institutions via the Acts Consortium. As someone who isn’t a Lutheran, I want to be able to make the best out of my time in seminary by being able to prepare myself for time as a priest. Finally, I am looking forward to learning about different ways to approach scripture, especially through a queer lens as someone who identifies as non-binary and that being one of my core identities.
