An Unexpected Turn
In my last post I struggled with my place in and expectations of the church. A few months later and now I am a youth director and justice associate at a local church. Funny how life works. As a UMC lesbian graduating from seminary in Texas, working in the church didn’t seem like much of [...]
Is LGBTQ Ordination a Change or a Challenge for the Presbyterian Church (USA)?
Last week, the Presbyterian Church (USA) came out as a denomination that affirmed the ordination of LGBTQ clergy. For me, and many who share my convictions, this was a joyous moment within the life of our church. Normally, I avoid gatherings of large people on weeknights with the same irrational vigor I use to get [...]
Contributing Scholars
Jai MirchandaniJai Mirchandani is a recent undergraduate of The George Washington University, The London School of Economics, and New York University. He holds degrees and certificates in Finance, International Business, East Asian Religions, Managerial Economics and Strategy, Residential Property Management, and Management Practices. His leading initiative is to support the Dharma both materially and spiritually.
Hans GustafsonHans Gustafson currently serves as the assistant director of the Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning at Saint John's University (Collegeville, MN) and the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN), where he also teaches in the theology department. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy of Religion and Theology from Claremont Graduate University. Follow him on Twitter @hansgustafson and his blog at hansgustafson.wordpress.com/
Ilan GlazerIlan Glazer, 31, is the Spiritual Leader of Temple Beth El of North Bergen, NJ and a Senior Rabbinical Student with ALEPH, the Alliance for Jewish Renewal.