The Metropolitan Community Church bid farewell Sunday to Pam Raptis who will be joining her partner Alisan Rowland who is now the pastor of the MCC in New Orleans. A certificate of appreciation was given to Raptis for her 21 years of service to MCC that included various roles including board of directors for 11…
Railroad spikes were plunged into the bodies of three San Diego homeless men who were killed in a series of attacks, a prosecutor told a judge on Tuesday. Deputy District Attorney Makenzie Harvey told San Diego Superior Court Judge Fred Maguire the actions by Jon David Guerrero, 39, involved “extreme planning in each of the…
A memorial service will be held for Angelo De Nardo, who attended Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) and was the first homeless victim killed in a series of five attacks on homeless men. Two others were killed and two seriously injured. No date has been set yet for the service, but Senior Pastor Dan Koeshall made…
This week I want to devote my column to an article written by David R. Henson about the MCC church in Augusta, Ga. that was hit by a hate crime following the SCOTUS ruling showing how there is so much work yet to be done. The article first appeared at patheos.com and is reproduced with…
Nancy Maclean won this year’s Lovedy Gilbert Award from the Metropolitan Community Church in San Diego that is presented to a female congregant who demonstrates love and acceptance for all. “You are my home. You are my family,” said Maclean just after Senior Pastor Dan Koeshall announced her as the 2015 winner. The straight woman…
As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to a loving God; this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! There’s a piece in Matthew 14 that tells quite a dramatic story; truly an Oscar-winning role by…
As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to a loving God; this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! What a joy to have Rev. Alisan Rowland share an article. She was recently in San Diego…
Houston Burnside Jr. says his journey to the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) came after a meeting with his Baptist pastor in 1984 when he was “politely directed … that I was no longer welcomed there as an openly gay man.” Burnside retired Dec. 31 as staff pastor at the MCC San Diego church following…
You’ve heard of the phrase, “We’re everywhere!” Well, it’s true. Our LGBT community is wide and diverse. And it’s so important for every voice to be heard and treated with equality. It makes a difference when you use your gifts and talents and make your part of the world a better place. A year ago,…
Rev. Alisan Rowland announced Sunday she has accepted the position of senior pastor at the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) in New Orleans and will preach her last sermon here Aug. 10 at MCC San Diego. Senior Pastor Rev. Dan Koeshall made the stunning announcement to the congregation first, noting the New Orleans MCC congregation voted…
