Easter Writing Project 2013

While I’ve never seen it in a congregational mission statement, it certainly would be appropriate: The mission of the church […]

I have always felt welcomed at “THE” table.  I grew up convinced that Jesus had that table and I had

I want to write about working with ministry candidates and graduates in a School that is open to LGBT students

I’m gay. Actually I’m queer, but I am ninety-something percent attracted to men and I fit other people’s definition of

I was the youngest of four children. My sister struggled to fit in. She struggled so badly she ran-away and

It was the mid 70’s when one of our Disciples’ seminary boards refused to grant a degree to a student

I am a gay man who will turn 50 this year.  From my earliest recollection I was attracted to those

In this city, where most of our gay and lesbian friends are closeted, because to be out is to risk

Just for a little “Lee Religion History,” I was born and baptized a Catholic.  My Mom got a divorce and

When I first joined Foothills Christian Church last Spring, I asked my Pastor, “what does Open & Affirming mean, exactly?”

Joining Franklin Circle has been one of the best things to happen in my life in a long time –

When members of my family speak of their death, they refer to going up on the hill to rest in