November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance. It is a day to remember, grieve, and honor the lives of transgender persons who …
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November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance. It is a day to remember, grieve, and honor the lives of transgender persons who …
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Content warning: This article mentions sexual assault and racial violence. In November of 2018, my colleagues and I in the …
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Welcoming and affirming those who identify as LGBTQIA+ in Christian communities involve recognizing all sexes, genders, and sexual …
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Content warning: This article discusses the topic of suicide. It’s been 21 years since my first youth ministry job and three …
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October is LGBTQ History Month in the U.S. The month provides a time for commemorating the histories and contributions of people …
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On the eve of April 23, 2024, the long-awaited beginning of the General Conference that had been postponed from 2020, United …
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As an educator, I live for the summer. I would say, “Don’t tell my students!” but they already know! As much as I relish walking …
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June is Pride Month in the U.S. To help Christian communities amplify and learn from the stories of people who identify as …

Every summer many municipalities, large and small, offer festivals, worship services, and parades to invite communities to …
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March is Women’s History Month in the U.S., and the theme chosen by the National Women’s History Alliance for 2023 is “Celebrating …
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