Sermon 5 from our series of exploring (and unclobbering) scripture that has been misused to clobber and exclude LGBTQ+ persons. This sermon from Rev. Lucy Kelly and Rev. Jay Anderson offers some history on the United Methodist Church's exclusion of LGBTQ+ persons; as well as where/how the denomination is moving toward being open, affirming, and inclusive to all persons.

Sermon 4 of our sermon series of unclobbering scripture passages that have been used to harm LGBTQ+ persons. Rev. Jay Anderson and Rev. Lucy Kelly preach about Jesus' teachings and how Jesus' call to love God and love neighbor are primary. Jesus never offered words of judgement or hate or exclusion, neither should we.

Sermon 3 in our sermon serious on unclobbering scripture that has been used against LGBTQ+ persons. Rev. Jay Anderson looks at the passages in the New Testament that have been misused to harm persons, and helps us understand the historic nuances and theological depth of these texts. Ultimately, are we following Jesus' instructions to love God and love neighbor?

Sermon 2 (by Rev. Lucy Kelly) of 5 from a sermon series about faith and inclusivity. Using the framework and guide of Colby Martin's book, Unclobbered: Rethinking our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality, Rev. Jay Anderson and Rev. Lucy Kelly discuss the ways in which people have (for too long) weaponized scripture against the LGBTQ+ community. More importantly, they discuss how we can live like Jesus, who excluded exclusion. Church of the Master UMC celebrates and affirms all!

Sermon 1 of 5 from a sermon series about faith and inclusivity. Using the framework and guide of Colby Martin's book, Unclobbered: Rethinking our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality, Rev. Jay Anderson and Rev. Lucy Kelly discuss the ways in which people have (for too long) weaponized scripture against the LGBTQ+ community. More importantly, they discuss how we can live like Jesus, who excluded exclusion. Church of the Master UMC celebrates and affirms all!

A conversation with Rev. Dr. Judy Guion-Utsler, the Chaplain at Otterbein University, OH, reveals what the atmosphere is like on campus (and virtually) for staff and students during a pandemic. Stress, no breaks, few gatherings, but there is hope and help!

Music: The Bridge - C. Alden