SAN DIEGO – In celebration of LGBT Pride Month and as part of its ongoing commitment to cultural diversity and responsible banking, Union Bank, N.A., has partnered with KPBS to honor two remarkable individuals as local heroes. The 2014 LGBT Pride Month honorees are: Rev. Canon Albert Ogle, president of the St. Paul’s Foundation for International Reconciliation, and Robert…
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), has sent a letter to Rev. Ronnie Floyd, the newly elected President of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), following the passage of anti-LGBT resolutions at the group’s annual meeting this week. In the letter, HRC President Chad Griffin writes: “I can tell you from personal experiences how excruciating it…
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! Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent. Many didn’t grow up commemorating Lent, so here’s a brief overview…
This week I am pleased to share the following fascinating perspective from Rev. Alisan Rowland of our congregation, who was ordained just last year and has served as a hospice chaplain. I feel I have perfected the experience of wanting. I know this because when I imagine my lottery winnings, I know how every dollar…
JACKSON, Miss.– Today a group of Mississippi Baptist and Methodist leaders sent an open letter to state legislators condemning SB 2681 that would allow businesses to refuse services to the LGBT community on the basis of religious freedom. In the letter the signatories stand firm in their support of religious freedom, saying they hold the…
A recent guest to MCC San Diego was Rev. Elder Don Eastman, former vice-moderator of our denomination, consultant and longtime friend of our church. He imparted some ideas to us on finding joy and having a vision which I think speak to all people of faith, and that I am happy to share. Where do…
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! “Don’t be afraid!” How many times have you heard that? We’ve all said it, trying to comfort someone…
As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to God – this article reflects one way. Take from here what works for you and celebrate life with blessings and peace! Well, here we are. It’s that time of year again. Summer is definitely over. We’ve had the Full Harvest…
More than 220 people showed up to see Alisan Rowland ordained Aug. 18 as a minister in the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) in San Diego. “Ali, feel the love in this room,” said Senior Pastor Dan Koeshall as the service started while ushers put out extra chairs to accommodate the crowd. There was standing room…
My heart is full this morning. Every experience we go through changes us. Every interaction we have affects us. I was gone one Sunday and so much has happened! Can you say marriage equality? Congratulations to Gabe and Wes (first Wednesday walk-in) and everyone else married in the last several weeks! Not only is your…
