Saturday evening’s vespers was a very spiritual experience for me. As part of worship, we gathered in clusters of four and shared our stories of what keeps us going on our journey. I was joined…
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Leadership Retreat: Day 2
Who would have thought this morning that I would have ended up with my toe nails painted with fruit flavored nail polish? I guess I even wonder why there is fruit flavored nail polish. All…
Back in Chicago again
I am attending the Lutherans Concerned Leadership Retreat at the Cabrini Retreat Center. The retreat started with dinner and socializing with friends and ended with an uplifting worship service and reception. In between, we discussed…
Senator Larry Craig busted on podcast
Each week I download group of pod casts that I listen to on my drive to and from work. It’s an interesting mix of NPR, bear, gay and comedy pod casts. I love the spontaneity…
The ELCA returned home and…
It’s been a month since the ELCA Churchwide Assembly. 2,000 ELCA members returned home to their work and church. I have been reflecting this past month on what has changed or not changed since the…
Chicago Pride Center
Last Saturday night after Churchwide Assembly, I met our friends Al and Keith and their friend Don at Market Days on Halstead. That is a huge street fair that goes for 6 blocks in the…
Churchwide Brief Summary
Here’s a brief (and as accurate as I can provide) summary in my words of actions taken at Churchwide Assembly relevant to GLBT people. Since most people present were not parliamentarians, the proceedings at time…
Churchwide – Last Update
This will be my last update from Chicago. I am about to go in for the final session. I will have no wireless until I return to Ohio on Sunday afternoon. Here’s the final on…