The “Return Regulation” passed last month by the European Parliament is destined to have a big impact on migrants across Europe — especially LGBTQ+ ones. Here’s why. On paper the law, which passed by a 418-218 vote, is described as a normal update to migration
When you picture the person who first carried the news of the resurrection, who do you see? Is it a woman? Mary Magdalene ran from an empty tomb with the most important sermon in human history burning in her chest, and she preached it to
A community built on gentleness Some communities begin quietly, almost unnoticed, and yet end up becoming lifelines. Sibyls — a voluntary U.K. group for Christian transgender, nonbinary and intersex people, along with partners and allies — is one of those communities. It doesn’t make headlines.
The Democratic Party is in the midst of arguments about whether some of them should identify themselves as “democratic socialists.” Without getting into all the perceived or real political, personal, and strategic issues involved in this, the results of recent elections indicate that the label
Matthew Vines’ op-ed in The New York Times (“I’m Gay, Not Queer. It Matters.”), in which he clarifies (?) his identity, presents such a tired, shortsighted argument that at first I couldn’t believe how much of a reaction it provoked in me. Then John Pavlovitz
After 30 years of ministry, here’s what we’ve learned about the future of our faith Who gets to belong to God? That question has echoed through pews and pulpits for centuries. Too often, the answer thrown at LGBTQ+ people has been cruel, conditional, and cold.
The church’s giant step backward leaves it even more out of pace with English society Four months after the Church of England stepped back from LGBTQ+ reforms, the repercussions are only growing. The debate hasn’t faded; if anything it’s deepened, and the church — the
Help me understand what a group of people need to achieve to qualify for a month-long acknowledgement of their particular cause/lifestyle/or choice, to deserve a month-long celebration or recognition. Does that mean we should advocate for a change [from] Anzac Day to Anzac Month? I’m
From a sermon delivered on June 7, 2026 at Gentle Spirit Christian Church, Atlanta, Ga. Passing along, Jesus saw a man at his work collecting taxes. His name was Matthew. Jesus said, “Come along with me.” Matthew stood up and followed him. Later when Jesus
It’s well known that June is Pride Month for LGBTQ+ communities worldwide — and parades abound. As we all rev up each year for Pride, so too do the fault lines of race, gender identities, class and more. This Pride Month also serves as a