In the April/May issue of the United Church News there is a commentary by Rev. Rebecca Kemper Poos. The article is about a young woman who sought help from Rev. Poos. The woman was in a heterosexual marriage, she had three children and was concerned she might be a Lesbian. The teachings in the church she was attending was it was an "abomination" to be Gay. She had never been told it was possible to be Gay and Christian. She was given the names of other Gay women in Rev. Poos' congregation and was thrilled to have the opportunity to meet and talk with them.
How many times is this scene repeated in churches here in New Hampshire? I'm sure there are many - in the United Church of Christ churches alone there are 148 churches and only 18 are Open & Affirming which means they offer all the rites and privileges to Gays that are offered to heterosexuals.
Kay and I are truly blessed that this Sunday we are joining a UCC church here in Concord, NH that is Open and Affirming and practices what it preaches. The pastor who will officiate at our induction ceremony is Gay and his partner sits in the front pew every Sunday - accompanied by their daughter.
This is what living in a gay relationship is all about.
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