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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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Christ in the Prisoner

Christ in the Prisoner

January 22, 2014
by Pastor Vicki
Church, Conflict, Jesus, Scripture, Social Justice, Spiritual Practice, United Methodist

I have been very slowly making my way through Nelson Mandela’s autobiography this year. Right now, I am reading about the first major trial of…

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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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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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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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