Christianity – Page 37

The Trinity: A Doctrine Worth Believing

We live in a time that is uncomfortable with doctrine, that makes jokes about doctrine, but the teaching of Trinity can bring hope in a world of broken relationships.

#Wearyourrainbow to church this June

June is LGBTQ+ Pride month, and I have a proposal for you. Wear a rainbow to your house of worship. It could be a scarf, a pin, a ribbon, or a clergy stole. You could even pin a rainbow flag on your back like a cape. But I propose that you wear the pride flagContinueContinue reading “#Wearyourrainbow to church this June”

“Spirituality” A sermon for Pentecost

“Spirituality” isn’t a nebulous concept. Spirituality is specific. It refers to God’s Spirit, living with us. That very wind which blew over the waters of creation, that wisdom which brings depth to God’s followers, that Spirit of truth and justice which was upon Jesus as he proclaimed good news to the poor.

PFLAG PANEL (PART 2): What I wish I had said to Fr. Brennan

Last night I was invited by PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and Growing American Youth (a local LGBTQ+ youth safe space for the greater St. Louis area) to speak on a panel of religious leaders about our faith tradition’s stance on LGBTQ+ people. In my first post, I confessed my naivety comingContinueContinue reading “PFLAG PANEL (PART 2): What I wish I had said to Fr. Brennan”