Inclusion and Christianity, Two concepts that some find at odds, But if we look a little deeper, We’ll find they’re one and the same, by God. For Christ himself was inclusive, Welcoming all with open arms, From the outcasts to the sinners, He saw them all as beloved charms. And […]
Read MorePrayer for the Trans Community
Dear God, We come before you today with heavy hearts, as we witness the persecution and discrimination faced by our trans siblings in the United States. As state legislatures seek to pass harmful and oppressive laws that deny the basic humanity of trans individuals, we ask for your guidance and […]
Read MoreLenten Prayer for Drag Performers
Dear God, We come before you during this season of Lent with heavy hearts, as we witness turmoil and division in our country. We are reminded of the importance of inclusion and acceptance, especially during times of hardship and uncertainty. Help us to see the beauty in all of your […]
Read MoreKnow Me; A Spoken Word about Resilience
I don’t want to be known for resilience, For weathering the storm and carrying on, For pushing through the pain and the darkness, For being strong when everything goes wrong. I don’t want to be defined by my struggles, By the battles I’ve fought and the scars I bear, By […]
Read MoreA Pastor’s Statement about the UCC
I am a pastor who is queer in the United Church of Christ, And I stand here today, unapologetic, unafraid, and proud, I am proud of who I am, of who I love, and of the God who made me this way, For I know that I am fearfully and […]
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