Comments on: I Missed You on Sunday

By: anita

anita — Fri, 01 May 2009 00:52:24 +0000

Paula —Sorry to say we don’t record the morning worship services which is why I try at times to offer at least a glimpse into them.

By: anita

anita — Fri, 01 May 2009 00:51:36 +0000

Susan–>Sadly there were only the smallest number of clergy who attended the meeting but I’m grateful that among the small number was my pastor, another colleague among the volunteer clergy of our congregation and one of our members. Next week at our regular monthly clergy group at Peace we’ve invited the rabbi from the nearby temple and four other clergy from affirming congregations in the area to join with us in making preparations. There’s alot that’s already been planned in California in response at a wider level but I believe a FAITH response is crucial, particularly since it’s voices from within Christianity that have fueled the opposition and the hurt that continues to come to so many. There are already two BIG faith events being planned to take place in the city (SF) that are going to be a powerful witness, both to the opposition and to those within our community who long to see a faith presence standing with them. And GOOD for that Presbyterian minister in Florida. The struggle goes on everywhere and that’s how wide the reach of justice will one day be as well!

By: susan

susan — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:49:23 +0000

Anita, I’m glad that y’all are preparing *now* for how to handle whatever the emotions will be of the LGBTQ community where you are. Wish clergy in other parts of the nation were doing the same because even though I don’t live in California… you are my neighbor! And the Florida community, having been recently slammed, certainly is interested in what happens out west.
Roland sounds like he has a fascinating story.
Rays of hope in my “Overcast State” of Florida: a Presbyterian minister took a chance and preached a sermon of love and acceptance of the LGBTQ community a couple weeks ago… much to the amazement and delight of some… and horror of others. I hope that the horrified don’t get to punish this pastor.

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:36:38 +0000

I so wish I could have been there as well. I was wondering if you have a recorded copy that could be purchased? Please let me know.
Thanks