The following speech was given on June 10, 2016 by Pastor Vicki after being presented with the Gwen and C. Dale White Social Justice Award…
Methodork (METH-uh-dawrk) noun A Methodist who knows well and takes an interest in the structure and polity of their denomination. If you’re a Methodist who…
I am proud to say that, today, Church of the Village is a church where LGBTQ people can find refuge, instead of a church from…
I am so excited about our church leadership this year. And our new staff—Teresa and Elyse—wonderful! These ladies are truly amazing. Truly. I can’t wait…
This is the first of a series of three sermons preached by Pastor Vicki in late summer 2015 on the book of Hebrews. Reading: Hebrews…
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…
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…
A few weeks ago, at annual conference, we debated the resolutions promoting LGBTQ equality in the church. The speeches for and against these petitions are usually pretty predictable. The…
In the New York area, we are at annual conference, and so I want to share just a few of my thoughts as we begin…
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…
