The Pittsburgh Presbytery 14F Vote: Participating in a Miracle

It has been some weeks now since 14F passed in the Pittsburgh Presbytery. I confess that that day, and the many leading up to it, have been a blur. I can hardly believe how far we have come as a community. And I cannot help but pray in thanks for the evidence that more and […]

Elvis Has Not Yet Left the Building

4/25 So now we know the outcome of the presbytery vote on Amendment 08-B. Our church will not open ordination to GLBT Presbyterians this year. But as we say in Pittsburgh when the outcome is still in doubt, Elvis has not yet left the building!! A record number of presbyteries voted in favor of allowing […]

Tomorrow’s Conversation: Our Vote on Ordination

3/13/09 I find myself waiting with nervous anticipation for this Saturday, when the Pittsburgh Presbytery will vote on Amendment 08-B. If passed, this amendment would allow all of us who follow Jesus’ teachings and example and who feel called by God — including our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender sisters and brothers in Christ — […]

Embracing the Times

3/11/2009 I would like to welcome you all to my Web site and blog, an online space I’ve dedicated to prayerful dialogue about how we can create a place in our community and our hearts for our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) sisters and brothers in Christ. As a Presbyterian, I belong to the […]