by Reverend David Weekley The most significant recent change in my life was the decision to leave local church ministry and Portland, Oregon to return to Boston University School of Theology and Boston, Massachusetts. This decision affected not only … Continue reading
By Rev. David E. Weekley My spouse and I enthusiastically and proudly watched the second inauguration of President Barack Obama on January twenty-first, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. As we listened we were amazed to hear the word “gay” and … Continue reading
Published at http://interfaithcoalition.blogspot.com on January 18, 2013 New Book – “Hung Jury: Testimonies of Genital Surgery by Transsexual Men” – editor Trystan Theosophus Cotten Pictured are ICTE’s Rev. David Weekley and Deborah Weekley, outside of the Massachusetts Statehouse on Action Day for Transgender Equal … Continue reading
by Reverend David Weekley The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) was first introduced in the 103rd Congress as S.2238 in 1994. This act would protect employees from job discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The Senate and Human Resources Committee … Continue reading
by Reverend David Weekley This paper explores an emerging theology of reconciliation, the practices that sustain it, and how this theology may contribute to creating a culture of justpeace. The paper engages class resources from The Spirit and Art of … Continue reading
Deborah just found this on GLAAD’s website. Very cool! Wednesday, November 14, 2012 – 1:23pm by Miriam Lazewatsky, Faith and Campaigns Fellow at GLAAD This week is Transgender Awareness Week and to mark the occasion, GLAAD’s Religion, Faith, and Values Program … Continue reading
Affirmation Letter to the Council of Bishops For Immediate Release, Thursday, November 15, 2012 By Affirmation: United Methodists Co-spokesperson Tim Tennant-Jayne October 18, 2012 Bishop Rosemarie Wenner and the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church Council of Bishops … Continue reading
This day is saturated with the Sacred, set aside to remember our beloved transgender family members, friends, and colleagues. As we gather and grieve we also express our longing and hope for the liberation of all those who are oppressed, … Continue reading
From Reverend David Weekley on behalf of Affirmation: United Methodists Opening Sacred Gesture (e.g. lighting a candle, deep breaths, intoning sound, body gesture) Prayer Both comfortable and uncomfortable is my daily path this day Creating One, as I live with … Continue reading