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From Ashes to Rainbow

From Ashes to Rainbow

July 8, 2015
by Pastor Vicki
LGBT, Social Justice, Tragedy

Over the 4th of July holiday, I was with a family member who lives in Washington, D.C. I asked her what it was like in…

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Trials and Tribulations

Trials and Tribulations

October 20, 2014
by Pastor Vicki
Church, Kids, LGBT, Tragedy, United Methodist, We Did

I remember that day in seminary well. I walked into the chapel for our midday worship, and by the end of the first hymn, tears…

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I Would Make the Same Decision Again

I Would Make the Same Decision Again

May 19, 2014
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, reconciliation, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

By Frank Schaefer When my son Tim was in high school, I received a phone call one day from a woman in the community. She…

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A Witness to the Presence of God’s Spirit Among Us

A Witness to the Presence of God’s Spirit Among Us

April 21, 2014
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, Life, reconciliation, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

This special Easter edition of We Did is a “He Did” story in honor of our late, great friend Rev. Richard S. Parker. As told by…

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Accountable to God First

Accountable to God First

April 14, 2014
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, reconciliation, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

                  As I drove to the home where the wedding was to take place, I was a…

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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 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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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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On Being Saved in Africa

On Being Saved in Africa

February 5, 2014
by Intern Chris
God, Identity, Life

And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.” – Acts 2:47b Last week, I was waiting for a…

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The Spirit of God is Moving in This Place

The Spirit of God is Moving in This Place

January 6, 2014
by We Did!
Church, God, LGBT, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

When our son Harry was ready to be baptized, it was not difficult for Charlene and me to decide who his godparents should be. Ron…

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