This week's guest is Reconciling Ministries Network's Northern Regional Organizer Lois McCullen Parr. Lois has found two life-giving locations in her journey: the church, and the LGBTQ community. However, the overlap of these two communities has been rare (and even harmful). This intersection is where Lois heard God’s call to ministry at age 40. In seeking to be faithful to the Gospel revealed in Jesus, Lois hopes to preach and teach about the God who created us good, and loves us no matter what. Lois’ favorite Bible verse is “nothing in all creation can separate us from the love of God” (Romans 8), and she hopes that ministry can be a source of healing and justice.
In addition to her part-time organizing with RMN in The UMC, Lois also serves as a facilitator for “Doing Our Own Work: An Anti-Racism Seminar for White People” with Allies for Change; and as a facilitator for Creating Culturally Proficient Communities in Ypsilanti Community Schools.
Recorded on 11/16/16.
The purpose of 'We Are Compatible' is to explore the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and families as well as their allies in order to show that, regardless of what the United Methodist Book of Discipline may say, they are, in fact, compatible. Please join hosts, Alex Shanks and Josh Culbertson, as they explore these stories of courageous authenticity.
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M Barclay serves as RMN’s Director of Communications and served for two years as staff liaison to United Methodist Alliance for Transgender Inclusion. A life-long Methodist seeking ordination as a deacon, M hails from Florida where they worked for the Wesley Foundation and received a BA in Communications. While later attending seminary at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, they worked as a hospital chaplain. Since, they have served as Justice Associate and Youth Director at University UMC in Austin, Texas and as Faith Network Coordinator at Texas Freedom Network.
Recorded on 11/08/16.
The purpose of 'We Are Compatible' is to explore the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and families as well as their allies in order to show that, regardless of what the United Methodist Book of Discipline may say, they are, in fact, compatible. Please join hosts, Alex Shanks and Josh Culbertson, as they explore these stories of courageous authenticity.
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E-mail: wercompatible@gmail.com
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Passionate about social justice and intersectional advocacy, Joey has worked with people of faith in Chicago, Detroit, and communities across North Carolina organizing and empowering them to claim their voice for justice in the world. His own intersecting identities as a queer white-latino shape his commitment to economic, racial, gender, and queer liberation and justice both inside and outside communities of faith. You can follow Joey on Twitter at @loeyjopez07.
Recorded on 11/06/16.
The purpose of 'We Are Compatible' is to explore the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and families as well as their allies in order to show that, regardless of what the United Methodist Book of Discipline may say, they are, in fact, compatible. Please join hosts, Alex Shanks and Josh Culbertson, as they explore these stories of courageous authenticity.
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This week Alex and Josh share their reactions to the 32-member commission named by the United Methodist Council of Bishops. This commission is being charged with finding a way forward for the denomination which is deeply divided over whether or not it should abandon or alter its current position on homosexuality. During the episode, both hosts reference an article from United Methodist Insight. Here is a link to the article. http://um-insight.net/in-the-church/finance-and-administration/council-of-bishops-names-32-members-to-commission/
Recorded on 10/26/16.
The purpose of 'We Are Compatible' is to explore the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and families as well as their allies in order to show that, regardless of what the United Methodist Book of Discipline may say, they are, in fact, compatible. Please join hosts, Alex Shanks and Josh Culbertson, as they explore these stories of courageous authenticity.
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Twitter: @wearecompatible
E-mail: wercompatible@gmail.com
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