Although I’ve taken a slight break from posting until I finish one of my writing projects, this day cannot pass without some special recognition.
On this day of our Lord, July 10, 2011 . . .
– I and all my clergy colleagues in the PCUSA become Teaching Elders rather than Ministers of the Word and Sacrament
– My elder friends in the PCUSA become Ruling Elders rather than merely Elders (elders rule!)
– Faithful LGBT teaching and ruling elders can legally serve in all congregations that call them to serve
– My husband, my realtor, and a good friend in Richmond all celebrate birthdays.
– It would have been John Calvin’s 502nd.
It’s a big day. Let’s celebrate accordingly to the glory of God.
A Church for Starving Artists 
Wooo hoooo to it all!
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Glad to hear about the GLBT inclusion! I am Jewish, not Christian, so I cannot really comment on the rest but enjoy your progress and victories!
Blessings,
This Good Life
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And a great day it was indeed. Not sure what to do with my ordination certificate that still says I am ” Minister of Word and Sacrament.” I never introduced myself that way though.
So glad you are back on blogging. Sorry for your drama.
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Have been away–but my husband/my realtor and a good friend in Flossmoor all have birthdays!
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