Holy Cross Health, Von Biggs HISTORY As Two Married Gay Pasters Ascend To Bishops For This Major Church Denomination In a significant update for Sunshine Cathedral, husbands Rev. Dr. Durrell Watkins and Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin have been promoted to bishops. Now addressed as Bishop Durrell Watkins, Senior Minister, a... Queer Up Religion Oct 28, 2024
Eric Restivo St. Johns On The Lake UMC Again Is Presenting Sponsor For Task Force Gala October 19 St. John’s on the Lake United Methodist Church will again serve as the Presenting Sponsor for the 28th annual National LGBTQ Task Force Gala, scheduled for October 19, at the Miami Beach Convention Ce... Queer Up Religion Oct 15, 2024
Alex Morash Anti-LGBTQ Texas Pastor Charged in Sex Trafficking Sting A Texas pastor who once preached that America is a new "Sodom and Gomorrah" has been arrested and charged with felony sexual solicitation. Plano police arrested Terrence “Terren” Dames, the 51-year-ol... Queer Up Religion Aug 7, 2024
FayWhat?! Rev. Shore-Goss Leads LGBTQ+ Inclusive Church in Republican-Dominated Bradenton Rev. Dr. Joseph Shore-Goss leads Faith United Church of Christ, an LGBTQ+-inclusive church in conservative very-red Bradenton, Florida. The church’s slogan proudly says, “Jesus didn’t reject people. N... Queer Up Religion Jul 17, 2024
Gregg Shapiro Pope Apologizes For Using Gay Slur Pope Francis was recently quoted using a vulgar term for gay men when discussing the church's decision to reaffirm the ban on gay priests. The phrase was allegedly used in a closed-door meeting with I... Queer Up Religion May 30, 2024
Eric Restivo Pope Francis Criticizes U.S. Conservatives Over Same-Sex Blessings Pope Francis criticized U.S. religious conservatives opposing his decision to allow priests to bless same-sex couples during a recent 60 Minutes interview. The 87-year-old Catholic leader described su... Queer Up Religion May 21, 2024
Dolphin Democrats, Jason Gad United Methodist Ending All Anti-Gay Issues In The Church Deemed Revolutionary For Faith In just a short span, United Methodist delegates swiftly overturned decades-long prohibitions on gay clergy and same-sex marriages within the denomination. However, Reverend Effie McAvoy, when questio... Queer Up Religion May 6, 2024
Holy Cross Health, Von Biggs World Methodist Conference Is About To Embrace LGBTQ+ We are back with the news from the quadrennial General Conference of the United Methodists. Amidst a backdrop of longstanding controversy, significant strides have been made toward inclusivity within ... Queer Up Religion May 1, 2024
Dr. Julio Capo, Jr The United Methodist Church World Conference To Decide on Same-sex Weddings and LGBTQ+ Clergy This week, the United Methodist Church commenced its General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., in which same-sex weddings and LGBTQ+ clergy were at the center stage. The church, a prominent Protestant gr... Queer Up Religion Apr 25, 2024
Goodman PR, Nico Cales Passover Begins For LGBTQ+ Faithful Worldwide April 22 - 30 As Passover begins, LGBTQ+ faithful around the globe join in the celebration of liberation and freedom. This sacred holiday holds particular significance for queer individuals, resonating with themes ... Queer Up Religion Apr 22, 2024
BH Conflict Resolution Services, Dr. Bobby Huen Vatican Takes On Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws. Creates Contradictions The Vatican released a new document on April 8, called "Dignitas Infinita," which was approved by Pope Francis. This 20-page declaration, crafted over five years, covers various topics related to what... Queer Up Religion Apr 11, 2024
Democratic Progressive Caucus of Broward County, Elijah Manley Because Biden Had TDOV Now Trump Declares A 'Christian Visibility Day' Donald Trump declares November 5 as "Christian Visibility Day," sparking debates on religious freedom and separation of church and state. This follows criticism of President Biden for recognizing Tran... Queer Up Religion Apr 4, 2024
