Tag Archives: United Methodist Church
Battle for the Church
Last week the United Methodist Church (UMC) caved to the LGBTQ agenda. For several years, the UMC has pushed back against progressive efforts to embrace same-sex marriage, the ordination of LBGTQ pastors, and the full inclusion of those who identify as LGBTQ into all church ministries and activities.
Posted in Faith, Marriage/Family/Culture, Sexuality
Tagged Charles W. Socarides, children, Christianity, church, Episcopal Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, LGBTQ, Presbyterian Church, sexuality, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church
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Drag Queen Sunday at a Central Illinois Church
At first glance someone viewing Bloomington, Illinois’ Hope United Methodist Church’s Sunday morning worship service online might chuckle about the 1980s style “big hair” worn by the redheaded woman addressing viewers on April 11. But looks can be deceiving. That particular Sunday was Drag Queen Sunday, and the person speaking was Ms. “Penny Cost,” the drag alter ego of Isaac Simmons, Hope Church’s director of operations.
Posted in Faith, Sexuality
Tagged Albert Mohler, Drag Queen Sunday, Hope United Methodist Church, Illinois Wesleyan University, Isaac Simmons, Penny Cost, Southern Baptist Theological Semin, United Methodist Church
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