Posts Tagged ‘Metropolitan Community Churches’
An Open Letter to Metropolitan Community Churches Leadership in Support of Rev. Elder Darlene Garner
We write as friends of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) who have been watching with growing concern as MCC embarks on its restructuring plans.
Read More“Who Am I to Judge?”
Pope Francis asked a stunning question: “Who am I to judge?” This was in response to inquiries about whether or not there are gay priests in the Vatican—the now-renowned “gay lobby.” In a 90-minute interview returning from his travels in Brazil, an affable, relaxed Pope Francis covered a range of topics, but the “who am…
Read MorePrepared For Change: There Have Always Been Gay Boy Scouts
The Boy Scout motto is “Be Prepared.” This week, gay Boy Scouts are prepared for equality. At the same time, they are prepared for discrimination. They know that even if the policy changes to allow gay Boy Scouts, there will still be those who discriminate. There will be those who are frightened by change and…
Read MoreCelebrate Equality & Work For Justice: International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO)
What a groundswell! Twelve states, our nation’s capital and several Native American tribes in the United States now have marriage equality. Minnesota was the most recent. Illinois, Nevada and New Mexico are taking steps to join the ranks. So why were two gay men surrounded and beaten in New York City a few days ago? Why did a New…
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