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Bishop Alfred Johnson and Jessica Kawamura

My Lunches with Bishop J

June 9, 2015
by Jessica Kawamura
Bishop J, Personal Stories

When I first moved to New York City, Bishop J used to meet me for lunch at a little Italian restaurant downtown. At the time,…

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My Memories of Washington Square United Methodist Church 1981-2005

My Memories of Washington Square United Methodist Church 1981-2005

April 8, 2014
by Anne Hughes-Hinnen
Personal Stories

The Washington Square Church… the name still stirs in me a feeling of liberation, hope, radicalism and passion. Though I was never a member, several…

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Santa Who?

Santa Who?

January 3, 2014
by Carlos R
Personal Stories, Reflections

Growing up as the child of two Puerto Rican parents who moved the States when I was a child, we never really did the “Santa…

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Children Will Listen: Conversations With My Daughter on Bisexuality

Children Will Listen: Conversations With My Daughter on Bisexuality

June 25, 2013
by Mark Peters
LGBT Pride Month, Personal Stories

I met my wife in 1980. She and I worked for the same company in different offices; she in North Carolina and I in Westchester….

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Father's Day and Pride

Father’s Day and Pride

June 17, 2013
by Carlos R
LGBT Pride Month, Personal Stories

Dad: Are you having a good time? Me: Yeah, I’m okay. Dad: Would you rather be somewhere else? Me: I mean, I guess I would….

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Asian/Pacific Islander – Can’t We Get Another Checkbox?

Asian/Pacific Islander – Can’t We Get Another Checkbox?

May 31, 2013
by Samantha Wagar
Asian American Heritage Month, Personal Stories, Reflections

  A Muslim, Christian, Brooklyn Perspective By Sania Khan and Samantha Wagar In many circles we’re known as a pair. “Sania and Sam” – it…

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Mothered

Mothered

May 10, 2013
by Carlos R
Personal Stories, Reflections

Every year, as Mother’s Day approaches, I take time to reflect on the many ways in which I have been mothered. My mother passed away…

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Accidental Activist

Accidental Activist

April 4, 2013
by churchgirlgonegay
Personal Stories

Mawwige.  Mawwige is what bwings us togever today. Or, it’s what brings us apart.  It seems like marriage has been a hot topic in the…

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A Mother's Love

A Mother’s Love

February 26, 2013
by Carlos R
Lent Devotional, Personal Stories

“Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.”…

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Collateral Damage

Collateral Damage

February 22, 2013
by Nathan Bledsoe
Lent Devotional

So my quest to not eat any meals by myself has led to some wonderful things. I have had some pretty great meals with friends…

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