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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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Statement from Your Pastors in the Aftermath of Rev. Frank Schaefer's Trial

Statement from Your Pastors in the Aftermath of Rev. Frank Schaefer’s Trial

December 20, 2013
by Pastor Vicki
Church, Conflict, God, LGBT, Social Justice, United Methodist

As the pastors of The United Methodist Church of the Village, we have been privileged to minister to a church that has been actively following…

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Do I Act As I Believe, or Chicken Out?

Do I Act As I Believe, or Chicken Out?

December 16, 2013
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, United Methodist, We Did

By Rev. Yuri Ando It was sometime in late July  2011 when Marge Kirchner, a friend of mine for years, called and asked if we…

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Dancing Down The Aisle

Dancing Down The Aisle

November 25, 2013
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, reconciliation, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

By Rev. Vicki Flippin Now that I live in Harlem, I rarely get to eat real Chinese food. Knowing that they share my love for…

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Justice Is A Divine Attribute of God

Justice Is A Divine Attribute of God

November 18, 2013
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, Race, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

By Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey The statement last week by  the Council of Bishops requesting Bishops Wenner and Wallace-Padgett file a complaint against retired Bishop Melvin Talbert…

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They Didn’t Want to Wait Any Longer

They Didn’t Want to Wait Any Longer

November 4, 2013
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, Social Justice, We Did

by Rev. Karen Eiler Paolo and Kemper were brought to Memorial United Methodist Church by the rainbow flag on our lawn. Paolo works in White…

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My Passion for Justice Was Greater Than My Fear

My Passion for Justice Was Greater Than My Fear

October 28, 2013
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

  Early in April 2004 Father Luis Barrios, an Episcopal priest in charge of the San Romero de la Américas Church and a friend of…

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Getting God's Grammar: You(s) Are Meant for Bigger Things

Getting God’s Grammar: You(s) Are Meant for Bigger Things

October 23, 2013
by Intern Chris
Change, God, Life, Spiritual Practice, Uncategorized

Before I started contemplating my call to ministry, I had an experience of the in-breaking of God’s spirit. When it happened, I was actually a…

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Warm Hearts in a Three-Car Garage on a Cold Winter Day

Warm Hearts in a Three-Car Garage on a Cold Winter Day

October 21, 2013
by We Did!
Church, LGBT, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

By Rev. Janet Porcher The first same-sex marriage I officiated at was in the winter of 1986. I was the pastor/director of the United Methodist…

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Christian Courage

Christian Courage

October 16, 2013
by Pastor Vicki
Church, Identity, LGBT, Scripture, Social Justice, Uncategorized, United Methodist, We Did

I missed everyone a few weeks ago when I was unable to come to Sunday’s worship due to illness. I know I missed a lot…

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