Peace Through Vulnerability
One thing I didn’t anticipate before I started this job was how often people would come out to me. I’ve now gotten used to the way folks ask if we can talk. Sometimes it’s...
Imagining Abundance
Romans 8:24-25: We were saved in hope. If we see what we hope for, that isn’t hope. Who hopes for what they already see? But if we hope for what we don’t see, we...
Focus Group for LGBTQIA+ Call-Seekers in the PC(USA)
Attention all LGBTQIA+ identified people who are seeking a call in the PC(USA)! Join us on December 5 at 7:30pm ET!! More Light and Covenant Network are collaborating with Jihyun Oh at the Church...
Transgender Day of Remembrance, 2019
Transgender Day of Remembrance Today marks the annual observation of the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). TDOR is observed annually on November 20 and was set aside to memorialize those killed due to anti-transgender...
Alex’s Reflections on his Ordination
Reflections on my Ordination At 18 years old, on the cusp of leaving for college, I came out to my parents about two things: that I identified as a lesbian, and that I felt...
Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are!
Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! Today, on National Coming Out Day, we rejoice as we participate in the ordination of Alex Patchin McNeill, More Light’s Executive Director! This day has been a...
Silence Isn’t Freedom
“The function of freedom is to free someone else.” – Toni Morrison Many of us have heard that it’s best to avoid politics and religion when talking to folks who may have differing views...
Alex McNeill Approved for Ordination!
More Light Presbyterians is delighted to share that Wednesday the Presbytery of Western North Carolina approved Alex for ordination as a Minister of the Word and Sacrament to the validated ministry position of Executive...
Pride 2019
2019 Reflections on Pride Our contingent was made up from folks at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Clarendon Presbyterian Church, Fairlington Presbyterian Church, Western Presbyterian Church, and Oaklands Presbyterian Church. We gathered together a few hours...
Happy Pride! It’s the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall!
Happy Pride!! Today, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stonewall, I am been almost overwhelmed with gratitude to be part of such a resilient and beautiful community. While the news and my social...
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