I was amazed at how ‘cool’ we were, but then…
At first I was very proud of my church. I was amazed at how ‘cool’ we were. Then I went to worship in my local congregation and the...
Family does not accept, but know the United Church does
Dear United Church, I am pleased that 1988 happened. It led to a lot of controversy. Glad of the apology. Have young people in my church...
Dear Ken, I read your story...
Dear Ken, I read your story — your and John’s story — and I am overwhelmed. It was as if all the “rules of civility,” all the respect and...
Gay and Able to Minister
The story made me remember what my father said about ministers who were gay even before 1988 and in ministry with a congregation who did...
I am still here. I am still faithful.
I remember... Theological school... ...the last semester and reading/hearing about the movements against the church if it accepted...
Sad for my grandchildren
I am sad that my grandchildren are being raised in a Baptist home. They are taught that homosexuality is a sin, that homosexual person...
Where were you?
God where were you when we your people, your GLBTQ brothers and sisters were being persecuted because they loved differently? Where were...
Not welcome in leadership
I was there in 1988 and I remember… …one of the strongest objectors to the issues being raised in the discussions/studies leading up to...
The "Do Not Hire" list. Threats. And other memories of the 1988 period.
Background: This important story outlines the experiences of a minister newly ordained just before the 1988 period. This minister...
From 1988, Fear and Anger at the Institution and Its Representatives
I have resisted the invitation to participate in Iridesce. After 35 years of ministry and on the cusp of retirement, I am surprised at...
