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wryter2000

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6. Where does he live?

Reply to aggiesal (Original post)

Mon Jun 20, 2016, 12:55 PM

Jun 2016

If he lives in a liberal part of the country, he might feel comfortable in an Episcopal church. We are very welcoming and affirming. I'm currently serving on the lay discernment committee for a trans woman who will be entering the priesthood soon. She not only has the love and support of our parish but the support of our bishop.

The service is similar to the Catholic service. The main difference is you'll find women and LGBT people at the altar, not just men.

He should make sure the parish is a member of Integrity, the LGBT ministry of the national church. In California, we also have Oasis.

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My brother came out ... [View all] aggiesal Jun 2016 OP

Sadly, so many churches practice hatred overtly or quietly. Good for him!!! n/t RKP5637 Jun 2016 #1

Thank you for sharing this UMTerp01 Jun 2016 #2

Thanks for sharing this thoughtful post from your brother. ciaobaby Jun 2016 #3

Most religions are abusive so it truly is like lifting a burden when you leave it lunatica Jun 2016 #4

I had a "coming to Jesus" moment in College when I left the Catholic Church. redstatebluegirl Jun 2016 #5

Where does he live? wryter2000 Jun 2016 #6