The Pastoral is Political: “Are y’all queer?”

My straight sister-in-law shared a meme on Facebook the other day, asking people to name their first gay bar, as a sign of solidarity with the victims and survivors of the Pulse shooting. She used to work at Disney as a performer; her first was the Parliament House in Orlando, Florida. A confession: I’ve never… Read More

From RevGalBlogPals leadership, a response to the Orlando massacre

The Officers, Board members and Executive Director of RevGalBlogPals recognize that the LGBTQI community was gathered at Pulse in Orlando because it was a place where they found the support, joy, and love that was denied to them in many other social places, including in the church. In the midst of celebrating life and love,… Read More

Wednesday Festival: writing about the Pulse shooting in Orlando

RevGals and Pals are praying and writing about the mass-shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando on Sunday.  It was Latin night at the gay club, in Pride month.  Fifty people are dead. The Orlando Sentinel has profiles of the 49 people who were shot. If you are wondering how to preach in the aftermath of… Read More