One of Howard Thurman’s most famous quotes is, “Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because the world needs people who have come alive.” As we emerge from the Covid cocoon, we are exploring how to come alive—our mission for 2023 is “What makes you come alive? Go and do it.” After… Continue reading The Progress Pride Flag
Tag: Open and Affirming
“Isn’t it great that they found someone to love.”
Fifty-two years ago, when I was still a child, I met my first same-gender couple. It was 1971. The occasion was a family reunion to which the whole farming community was invited – we’re talking over a hundred folks. There was plenty of food, lots of cousins to play with, and a diverse group of… Continue reading “Isn’t it great that they found someone to love.”
Happy Pride!
June is Pride Month! Happy Pride to our LGBTQ+ siblings and advocates! The Church of the Palms UCC is celebrating 8 years as being an Open and Affirming Congregation. (YAY!!!) This designation lets the world know that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are welcome in our church – to worship, to participate, and to… Continue reading Happy Pride!
A “Can’t Miss Sunday”
The joy was palpable! We were in the sanctuary, without masks, and we could sing! Wow! And the joy spilled out in standing and applauding for a hymn. Wow! We had another new member join! Wow! Last Sunday was a holy time for me. God is doing some great things at The Palms and each Sunday… Continue reading A “Can’t Miss Sunday”
Global Pride 2020
Pride won’t be beaten by COVID19 – join us on Saturday 27 June 2020 for the world’s first Global Pride! Global Pride 2020 is being organised by Prides from across the world. We will have speeches, performances, film and other content from Prides in Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and South, Central and North America. A… Continue reading Global Pride 2020
Pride Parking Lot Parade
June is Gay Pride Month! The Church of the Palms is celebrating Open and Affirming Sunday during the 10:00 a.m. online worship service on June 28, 2020. Afterward, we’ll have a parking lot parade starting at 11:00 am. Keeping our physical distance, we’ll cruise our church parking lot. Decorate your car, your truck, your golf… Continue reading Pride Parking Lot Parade
Raising the Rainbow Flag Ceremony Photos
Church of the PALMS Social Justice Team: Seeking justice through Prayer, Action, Love, Ministry & Support The rainbow flag represents affirmation of our Church’s commitment to be Open and Affirming and to show our support for the LGBTQ community. The flag is commonly flown with the red stripe on top, as the colors appear in… Continue reading Raising the Rainbow Flag Ceremony Photos