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A Gay Disney Wedding

A Gay Disney Wedding

April 7, 2014
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, reconciliation, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

By Rev. Ted Gault I was a local preacher in a big church in Rochester, Minnesota.  Late one afternoon a couple came into the church…

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The Eyes of God

The Eyes of God

March 31, 2014
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, reconciliation, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

By Rev. Dr. Julie Faith Parker “Okay, I’ll officiate at your wedding again,” I told my lifelong friend Josephine—then added with mock seriousness, “But two’s…

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The Risks of Living by Grace Trump the Safety of Enduring Indefensible Laws

The Risks of Living by Grace Trump the Safety of Enduring Indefensible Laws

March 17, 2014
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

By Rev. Stephen Heiss   My daughter Nancy and the “love of her life” Kim were married in the eyes of God and their friends…

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We All Have a Horse in This Race

We All Have a Horse in This Race

March 10, 2014
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

The year was 1987.  “A holy union, what is that?” I asked as the outgoing pastor handed me the church keys to my then new…

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Nothing Could Match the Beauty of the Church Service

Nothing Could Match the Beauty of the Church Service

March 3, 2014
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, reconciliation, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

By Rev. John Collins Peggy Borgstede and Kathy Green met at a cocktail party for gay women in 1995. It was love at first sight….

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For the Lonely

For the Lonely

February 26, 2014
by Pastor Vicki
Church, Getting Older, Jesus, Life, United Methodist

Over the last two weekends, people have thrown us baby showers. This was an unexpected development. Separated from our families and many of our close…

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Recognition of the Truth of a Lifetime Devoted to Each Other

Recognition of the Truth of a Lifetime Devoted to Each Other

February 24, 2014
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

By Rev. Sara Thompson Tweedy When I transitioned from parish ministry to higher education in 2008, I started working in The Center for Learning at…

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A Remarkable Story of God’s Grace and Humor

A Remarkable Story of God’s Grace and Humor

February 18, 2014
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, United Methodist, We Did

By Rev. Noel Koestline I was delighted to be asked if I would be willing to conduct the marriage ceremony of Scott and John.  I had…

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Not Participating in This Joyful Day Would Have Been Unthinkable

Not Participating in This Joyful Day Would Have Been Unthinkable

February 10, 2014
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

By Rev. Scott Summerville When I was appointed to Asbury Crestwood United Methodist Church in the year 2000, I was greeted officially by the SPRC chair, Manny…

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I Was Sure That God Rejoiced in This Union

I Was Sure That God Rejoiced in This Union

February 3, 2014
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, United Methodist, We Did

By Rev. Thea Crites Our connection was through email and then phone. Two women from a state in the South where there was no possibility…

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