The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan Elects First Openly Gay Female Priest as 11th Bishop
DETROIT – The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan announced last week the election of The Rev. Dr. Bonnie
Beyond the Bar and Club: Namasgay and Online Connections
Some would say the digital age has brought about new ways for LGBT people to "connect" — often
Does God Love Gays?
Being LGBTQ in Christian America By JONATHAN W. THURSTON Being gay and being Christian are often
Worship Guide: Holiday Services
Sunday, Dec. 10 A Modern Day Christmas Story, immediately following Sunday Service, 11:30
What Charlottesville Has Taught Us
Rev. Dr. Roland Stringfellow The demonstration that filled the air with chants of "Blood and Soil"
Divine Peace MCC Welcomes New Interim Pastor
As the granddaughter of a Baptist preacher, Rev. Carolyn Mobley-Bowie made the decision at the age
Whosoever Ministry Joins United Church of Christ
Rev. Dr. Selma Massey's journey to ministry was not an easy one. "I was reared as a Christian
Historic Detroit Church Will Marry First Gay Couple
Latress London and Andrew Nichols, pictured with Molly and Blues, will be the first same-sex couple
The Temple Beth El, a Detroit Gem, to Be Restored
photo: S2_WORSHIP_BRF_Bethel_2514.jpg caption: Photo courtesy of Bethel Community Transformation
Historic Central United Methodist Church in Detroit Is Now a Sanctuary
Rev. Dr. Jill Zundel of Central United Methodist Church in Detroit. Photo courtesy of Rev. Dr.
Rev. Troy Perry First American to Be Honored With Cuba's CENESEX Award
BY BTL STAFF Rev. Troy Perry, founder of Metropolitan Community Churches will be the first
East Lansing Congregation Takes On Racism, Homophobia
Rev. Liz Miller, an out lesbian, of Edgewood United Church of Christ in East Lansing. EAST LANSING
Decision Day: When The Supreme Court Rules
Michigan for Marriage is currently planning events across the state to be held on Decision Day this
Rev. Ric Beattie Takes The Helm Of Unity Royal Oak
Rev. Ric Beattie ROYAL OAK — Rev. Ric Beattie, who turns 60 this year, grew up in Lake Orion,
LGBT-Inclusive Spring Worship Events
Compiled By Shelby Clark Petkus Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit, MCCD 2441 Pinecrest Dr.,
A Different Kind Of Catholic Church
The ministerial staff of the Community of Christ the Good Shepherd. Photo by Rafael Pacheco
Worship Songwriter Vicky Beeching Comes Out As Gay
London – British star of the American Christian rock scene, Vicky Beeching came out as gay Aug.
100-year-old Ohio Church Installs Gay Pastor
BY AP CANTON, OH – An Ohio church marking its 100th anniversary this year on Sunday installed its
Lutherans Embrace LGBT Community With 'Reconciling In Christ'
By Paulette Niemiec You walk into a church on a Sunday morning. Looking around, you nervously gaze
Leaping Over The Boundaries Of Traditional Marriage
By Paulette Niemiec TRENTON – In a world where "traditional marriage" dominates the expected
Clergy Come Out In Support Of Michigan Same Sex Couples
In the wake of the ruling in favor of marriage equality by Judge Bernard Friedman in the DeBoer v.
Integrity, Truth Telling Inspire Priest's Coming Out
by Chuck Colbert A priest in the St. Louis Archdiocese has come out, grabbing headlines and