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		<title>In a Time of Transition</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:05:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev. David Weekley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.shermanswilderness.org/sermons-and-writings/in-a-time-of-transition/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>“Unwarranted Bitching”?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev. David Weekley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.shermanswilderness.org/lgbtq-issues/unwarranted-bitching/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Hung Jury at the Massachusetts State House</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:29:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev. David Weekley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Published at http://interfaithcoalition.blogspot.com on January 18, 2013 New Book &#8211; &#8220;Hung Jury: Testimonies of Genital Surgery by Transsexual Men&#8221; &#8211; editor Trystan Theosophus Cotten Pictured are ICTE&#8217;s Rev. David Weekley and Deborah Weekley, outside of the Massachusetts Statehouse on Action Day for Transgender Equal &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.shermanswilderness.org/events-and-appearances/hung-jury-at-massachusetts-state-house/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Carving the Depths</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:39:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Baptism of Jesus When everyone was being baptized, Jesus was also baptized. As he prayed, the Holy Spirit came in bodily form like a dove—a symbol of peace—saying, &#8220;You are my Son; whom I dearly love. In you I find &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.shermanswilderness.org/sermons-and-writings/carving-the-depths/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Employment Non-Discrimination is a Spiritual and Human Rights Issue</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:10:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev. David Weekley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.shermanswilderness.org/sermons-and-writings/employment-non-discrimination-is-a-spiritual-and-human-rights-issue/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Inviting a Miracle</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:21:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev. David Weekley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.shermanswilderness.org/sermons-and-writings/inviting-a-miracle/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>VIDEO: A Prayer for Transgender Day of Remembrance</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev. David Weekley</dc:creator>
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		<title>Being the Spouse of a Trans Clergy Man</title>
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		<comments>http://www.shermanswilderness.org/lgbtq-issues/being-the-spouse-of-a-trans-clergy-man/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:28:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As part of Transgender Awareness Week 2012, GLAAD.org published a guest blog post written by Deborah Weekley, wife of Reverend David Weekley. In Being the Spouse of a Trans Clergy Man, Deborah shares her thoughts, hopes and concerns about a &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.shermanswilderness.org/lgbtq-issues/being-the-spouse-of-a-trans-clergy-man/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>GLAAD: Transgender Faith Leaders Help Create Welcoming Communities</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 19:39:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev. David Weekley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Deborah just found this on GLAAD&#8217;s website. Very cool! Wednesday, November 14, 2012 &#8211; 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 &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.shermanswilderness.org/pressmedia/glaad-transgender-faith-leaders-help-create-welcoming-communities/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Affirmation Letter to the Council of Bishops</title>
		<link>http://www.shermanswilderness.org/lgbtq-issues/affirmation-letter-to-the-council-of-bishops/</link>
		<comments>http://www.shermanswilderness.org/lgbtq-issues/affirmation-letter-to-the-council-of-bishops/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:45:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev. David Weekley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8230; <a class="more-link" href="http://www.shermanswilderness.org/lgbtq-issues/affirmation-letter-to-the-council-of-bishops/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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