Tag Archives: Pride

Community

We often talk, or hear others talk about “the LGBTQ+ community”.  So, today I wanted to look at the idea of community.  What is a community?  What are its strengths and weaknesses?  How does the Bible view community, and finally, getting more personal, what is my community? A community is a group of people whoContinue reading “Community”

MCC? Isn’t that a cricket club?

It was good to have a month off from writing, but I’m now back, pounding away on a keyboard, and I must say thank you to Don for that break!  Last month he wanted to update his story first published here in September 2021.  For many years the Metropolitan Community Church in Glasgow has attendedContinue reading “MCC? Isn’t that a cricket club?”

My Story: Don – Dark Despair to Bright Hope.

Welcome to a very early special, out of sequence, Blog. Last time I hinted that it might be early this month, and verily, it hath come to pass!😊 Back in September 2021, my friend Don, wrote his story for me to publish on this website. Now, three years on, he wanted to update it inContinue reading “My Story: Don – Dark Despair to Bright Hope.”

Uniquely different

I wanted to recognise that whilst this blog is not directly Pride related, we are coming to the end of Pride month.  During June, LGBTQ+ communities have been celebrating with Pride Parades, picnics, parties and workshops; and online you’ll find Pride themed podcasts and webpages.  These events celebrate the Stonewall Riots, the anniversary of whichContinue reading “Uniquely different”

Reflecting on my Pride

(Just like last month, as a bit of fun, look out for the hidden rock/pop song titles!) When I released my last blog, it was mere hours before a Pride March – my first “Pride” March (though not my first march), and since then I’ve been to a second.  So, what were the experiences like? Continue reading “Reflecting on my Pride”

Pride (In The Name Of Love)

Every June we celebrate Pride Month, although each of us will view and celebrate it slightly differently.  Some will look forward with a growing excitement or anticipation and others will have done it so many times before, it’s just become a part of life.  Many will just see it as a welcome mix of coloursContinue reading “Pride (In The Name Of Love)”