Since 1640, the Pilgrim Press has published cutting-edge books that challenged convention and irritated church and crown. That edgy tradition continues as Pilgrim Press announces the release of Queer Clergy: A History of Gay and Lesbian Ministry in American Protestantism by Minnesota author, RW Holmen. The book chronicles the journey of gay and lesbian Christians…
An ex-convict, who apparently hates Catholics so much that he allegedly torched a Spring Valley Catholic church, has been charged with arson and committing a hate crime against religion. When Eugene William Volk, 45, was told by a sheriff’s detective that his fingerprints were found at the scene, Volk’s response was “F—- the church and…
Fresh off its record-setting holiday show at the Balboa Theatre, the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus (SDGMC) is holding open auditions for its 2014 season. “I’ve been singing with the Chorus for more than 15 years and absolutely love it,” said Joe Gregore, SDGMC membership director. “We have so much fun. The guys are amazing…
Celebrants of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and the usually omitted Druid’s Yule, all find December a joyful season this year. And me too; Dec. 25, among other things, is my birthday. It is a day which I am facing with mixed emotions. Certainly, I am happy to still be here considering, as they say, the alternative….
As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to God. This article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! In the Jewish faith tradition, Hanukkah has been celebrated. In the Christian tradition Advent is here. Advent is part…
(CNN) – Pope Francis said the church has the right to express its opinions but not to “interfere spiritually” in the lives of gays and lesbians, expanding on explosive comments he made in July about not judging homosexuals. In a wide-ranging interview published Thursday, the pope also said that women must play a key role…
For the second time in almost as many months, a Totino-Grace High School faculty member has been fired for being gay. Kristen Ostendorf, 43, who teaches English and ministers at the Fridley, Minnesota Catholic high school, announced during a peer-based conference that she is lesbian and living in a happy same-sex relationship; a fact, she…
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, has announced the premiere of the film Before God: We Are All Family Oct. 1 at the GALA Hispanic Theater in Washington, D.C. The film tells the story of five religious Latino families…
Once in awhile there are special occasions that are cause for great celebration! We, at MCC San Diego, recently had the privilege of ordaining Alisan Rowland into full-time ministry. I first met Allie in 1997 when I came to this church. Allie was singing in the choir – she has a beautiful smile that brightens…
In our scripture reading for this morning, Paul is obviously very much in love with the Thessalonian congregation. Listen how he begins his letter with these affirming words, “We always give thanks to God for all of you, and constantly pray for you … remembering your work of faith, labor of love and steadfastness of…
