We give thanks to CNN for featuring our tweet on New Year’s Eve with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen to bring in 2021 and share words of God’s inclusive love with millions watching! Full tweet reads: Happy New Year! Prayers lifted that 2021 is a year of greater love, justice and inclusion for all […]
VIDEO: Glendale Hosts 2020 Nashville Transgender Day of Remembrance Service
We were thankful to provide a safe + inclusive space for Nashville’s Transgender Day of Remembrance Service this year. Find it on the Vanderbilt Office of LGBTQI Life YouTube channel – watch here: https://youtu.be/AV-XsLmmxik
Glendale UMC Stands with our LGBTQ+ Siblings on Adoption Rights
Photo by Ted Eytan Story Link: https://www.aclu.org/news/lgbt-rights/the-supreme-court-case-that-could-jeopardize-lgbtq-rights/ Our message to our LGBTQ+ siblings always: We see you. We stand with you. We acknowledge your fear. We will continue to advocate and work for justice and equality alongside you. Remember that you are enough. Your love is enough.
PODCAST: Alan Whitley Shares Journey on Out Loud LGBTQ+ Stories of Faith
LISTEN IN: Our own Alan Whitley shares his journey of finding self-worth and ultimately finding belief in a compassionate God on this new episode of the Out Loud podcast. After coming out, Alan struggled with his faith to the point that he turned to drugs + alcohol. He has since found a home in Glendale UMC […]