Posts Tagged ‘Believe Out Loud’
Historic Change Inspires Hope For General Assembly
The iconic wisdom from the ancient Hebrew prophet Isaiah inspires the 220th General Assembly’s theme: Walking, Running, Soaring in Hope. “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31).…
Read MoreWhy Do You Have Pride?
June is LGBT Pride Month and Believe Out Loud wants to hear from you! Let us know why you have Pride and how you plan to celebrate by clicking here. Some of the BOL community have already begun to share their stories, why don’t you be next? “I am one of the “STRAIGHT BUT NOT…
Read MorePro-LGBT Roman Catholics Speak Up And Step Out
In the movement toward LGBT equality, Roman Catholics are probably the most interesting religious population. While the church hierarchy vehemently opposes any form of LGBT equality, Roman Catholic people are the most LGBT supportive of any Christian denomination. This reality makes it difficult for the media report on Roman Catholics as a bloc relating to…
Read MoreFacebook Comments And Conversations This Week
By Believe Out Loud Our Facebook page is a great tool we use to reach people who are supportive of the LGBT and LGBT inclusive Christian communities. Our Facebook page affects so many people, and we can see that effect displayed in the comments people write. Here are a few comments people wrote about our…
Read MoreTony De la Rosa’s Story Of Courage
By Auburn Seminary John 16:2 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.” Tony is the Interim Executive Presbyter for the Presbytery of NYC. Listen to his calm conviction as he speaks about his faith and identity. “People often wonder how I could be serving a church which…
Read MoreMethodist Church In Austin, Texas To Protest Policy By Celebrating All Types Of Unions
For the Rev. Sid Hall, the pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church in Austin for nearly a quarter-century, it is not enough to quietly work for inclusion. “It’s important to state it,” Hall says. In that vein, Hall says, he will lead a special worship service tonight at 6 at the church at 4001 Speedway…
Read MoreMichael Adee Departing MLP For Global LGBT Faith Project
Michael Adee departing MLP for Global LGBT Faith Project & Patrick Evans hired as Interim Executive Director It all began with one Presbyterian minister in 1974 when Rev. David Sindt held up that iconic sign, “Is Anybody Else Out There Gay?” at the General Assembly. More Light Presbyterians was born and for 38 years has…
Read MoreSlowly But Surely (CARTOON)
Today, David offers commentary on the progress being made towards LGBT equality in a cartoon titled, "Slowly But Surely."
Read MoreSt. Ansgar Lutheran Church: Why We March In Pride
Learn why St. Ansgar Lutheran Church Marches in Portland Maine Pride Parade.
Read MoreRev. Austin’s Courage: A Long Journey For Him; Easy Answers For His Son
A Presbyterian minister, J.C. grew up not knowing what "gay" meant, but knowing it was bad.
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