I am sorry for the hurt & exclusion. Thank you for your gifts.
I’d like to tell gay, lesbian or trans Christian people that I’m sorry that other Christians have been uncaring and even mean about who...
A prayer for unconditional love
Dear loving and gracious God, I thank you for your constant love and guidance as we continue to evolve as a caring, loving and affirming...
A worry about the apology
Dear United Church, I worry that this Iridesce apology project may not adequately reach sufficient people to result in a total convincing...
Small “a” affirming?
I used to think that when the United Church accepted gay/lesbian ordained ministers, and our local congregation agreed to/and did perform...
I am gay. Please don’t judge me until you get to know me!
I want to thank the United Church for being there when I was searching for a Church. I know that I am a good person, and for the Catholic...
I have learned not to discriminate or keep anyone out
I was there in 1988 and I remember being somewhat upset by the decision of the church to accept gay or bisexuals to be ordained. While I...
I learned love and faith were always okay and beautiful
I wasn’t alive in the 1980s when the United Church went through the process of accepting the LGBTQ+ community, but I have felt the...
human beings can hurt each other so
Dear g-d, I realize I may be rambling here, but… I wonder where you are when people hate people because they have sex differently or...