Tag: faithfully lgbt
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Taking the First Step
Sometimes I keep people in my life because I don’t want to hurt feelings or create any unnecessary drama. I know what it’s like to be cut off and ghosted by someone who you thought was supposed to be there.
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Letting Go to Hold On
I don’t need to be liked by others because I love myself. I don’t need anyone’s approval because I approve of myself. I am enough. I will always be enough, for I am always in the presence of God, and nothing can change that. You too, my friend, are always in the presence of God. God is in every atom of your being. How would your life change if you believed that everything you did was in the presence of God, of Love, of the Holy? I’m starting to see the changes in my life, and I couldn’t be happier.
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(Future) Pastor Michael
When asked why I want to be a pastor, I have a few responses, but I normally try to gauge how long of an answer the person asking is wanting before I answer.
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Post UMC General Conference
This week has been rough. I couldn’t round up enough courage to watch the General Conference live stream last week, but I was able to keep up through the #GC2019 hashtag on Twitter. I was moved by the people there all sharing a positive outlook on the impending doom. There were live updates of the proceedings, videos of protests and chants, and even satire accounts making light of the situation.
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Youth Membership in Churches – Not Big Enough
This is Cate! She’s an amazing person, and she has such a bright future.
My name is Cate Campbell and I am a high school youth in the Methodist Church. Being a part of the youth group has been a wonderful experience, and I’ve always felt cared for by the adults in my church.
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POC Exclusion in the Church – Not Big Enough
Sleigh bells ringing, fireplace crackling, the smell of home-cooked food fills the air, the decorations are…wait a minute, Why is baby Jesus white??
How did we…
But He was born in…
And His mother was…
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Transgender and Gender Expansiveness in Churches – Not Big Enough
My name is Kayla Shade and I am a twenty three year old transgender woman. Church is a wonderful place where we can find a community with God and others that are like minded, however there are issues with the expanse on transgender people in churches. I find that when I go to church it’s not only amazing but difficult at the same time.
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GLB Sexualities in the Church – Not Big Enough
I didn’t know that being gay would start to impact my relationships with God and my Church.
Michael McGarvey 