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The Revolution

The Revolution

June 21, 2016
by Pastor Vicki
Anti-racism, Change, Church, General Conference, God, Jesus, LGBT, Race, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

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…

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A Vote in Memory of Queer Clergy Pioneer, Paul Abels

A Vote in Memory of Queer Clergy Pioneer, Paul Abels

June 6, 2016
by Pastor Vicki
Church, LGBT, Uncategorized, United Methodist

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…

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The Journey Isn't Over

The Journey Isn’t Over

March 7, 2016
by Pastor Vicki
Church, General Conference, Identity, LGBT, Social Justice, United Methodist, We Did

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…

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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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Seeking Truth

Seeking Truth

June 4, 2014
by Pastor Vicki
Church, General Conference, Holy Spirit, LGBT, Prayer, Scripture, United Methodist

 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…

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A Love Letter to the United Methodist Church

A Love Letter to the United Methodist Church

May 8, 2013
by Pastor Vicki
Church, Identity, LGBT, Life, Social Justice

This week, the New York Times published an article about United Methodist pastor, former seminary dean, Social Ethics professor, and father, the Rev. Dr. Thomas…

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