Identity is Sacred
Dear United Church, Identity is Sacred. Sacred is a gift, to be received. I have a need to learn how to relate with, receive and share...
How can we learn from the past to grow in understanding and respect?
I read the “November 1988” story as well as several others that made me realize how though we see ourselves (the UCC) as a progressive,...
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...
A young person writes, “Let us into the story…”
I wasn’t there when it happened I never knew that it was a “thing” No one told me about the “Issue” I just took it as fact I remember...
In 1988 I was horrified by the depth of homophobia
In 1988 I was horrified by the depth of homophobia and how personal some of the attacks became. A gay candidate in my class was targeted....
To Anne Squire, Love never dies
To Anne Squire, I read your story and I wanted to say how horrified I felt, reading what one of your congregation members wrote to you,...
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...