Consider the Lilies
Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is
When You’re Out, You’re In
Garden of Grace United Church of Christ, Columbia, S.C. Readings for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost: Isaiah 56:1-8, Matthew 15:21-28 Got my faith baby in the Lord, Got my faith baby In the Lord, Lord, Lord And I know He’ll make everything alright No matter
Us, Them, We: Walking the Fine Line of Unity and Diversity
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Clemson, S.C. Almost three years ago to the day, August 21, 2005, I stood before this congregation with Rick Bailey. We were charged with “encouraging” you as a congregation to vote to establish UUFC as an officially Welcoming Congregation. That vote
Episode 24: ‘Sanctified’ Anthology Editor Rev. Justin R. Cannon
Rev. Justin R. Cannon is only 24 years old, but he has accomplished much for the GLBT Christian community. His groundbreaking study on the Bible and homosexuality at www.inclusiveorthodoxy.org continues to educate our community. His latest project is an anthology of poems by GLBT Christians
Some Good Weed
Garden of Grace United Church of Christ, Columbia, S.C. Readings for Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: Romans 8:12-25, Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Mother, father please explain to me Why a world so full of mystery A place so bitter and still so sweet So beautiful and yet
A Biblical Concept of Marriage
In the context of heated debate about gay marriage, various politicians, preachers and pundits, from the smallest talk radio stations to the White House itself, are rising up with one accord to urge a hasty return to a “biblical” definition of marrige. President Bush has
10 Ways To Know You’re in a Bad Church
10. The church bus has gun racks. 9. The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor and Socio-pastor. 8. The Bible they use is the “Dr. Seuss Version.” 7. There’s an ATM in the lobby. 6. Choir wears leather robes. 5. Worship services are
May I Have This Dance? Choosing To Love God
Reading for the Third Sunday of Easter: After breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?’ ‘Yes, Master, you know I love you.’ Jesus said, ‘Feed my lambs.’ He then asked a second time, ‘Simon, son
Letters to the Editor
Editor: I’ve been looking at Whosoever and I’m very impressed. It’s so refreshing to see a Christian Web site that promotes love as God’s goal in the world, not heterosexuality. I’m actually a straight woman, married with a daughter, but I’ve always felt very isolated
Stumbling Blocks to Gay Liberation
Ignorance – Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines ignorance as a lack of knowledge, education, or awareness. I agree with the definition, but it sounds benign. Ignorance is anything but! As we all know, it’s the root of horrendous injustices. It makes pastors, imams and rabbis deny us