When I came out many years ago, I
recalled a discussion with a friend about gay marriage, in which we thought it
would never happen in our lifetime. What a difference two decades make! Today,
I give thanks to God, that I have lived to witness this day. In 2004,
I spoke out in the Seattle Times, that this is an issue of civil rights and
people of faith should stand up for marriage. This is a day of celebration,
then it’s back to work to ensure this we recognize marriage in every state.
Only in 12 states and District of Columbia will we have this recognition. We
have to fight for an inclusive ENDA to stop discrimination in housing and
employment. My ministry in the last 21
years has been one of inviting every person
to become of disciples of Jesus to build the kingdom of God ,welcoming
LGBT people to the table of the Lord. It
is been my joy to baptize, marry, pray, bury people who have been made to feel
they are not welcomed in the church. In the words of Maya Angelou “ I wouldn’t
take nothing for the journey” This
journey is one in which I don’t have to choose between Jesus and Justice! Keep
working until we can say “justice for all” and mean it.
