Friday, March 18, 2011

Queer Spirituality Discussions

Gay Friendly Jesus
http://www.youtube.com/sunshinecathedral#p/u/6/LUAew9zwW_c

Letting God Be Bigger Than Our Prejudices
http://www.youtube.com/sunshinecathedral#p/u/8/yXY0HEaaJag

Bullying & Gay Teen Suicides
http://www.youtube.com/sunshinecathedral#p/u/11/LyaQCWPVN-I

God is Not a Bully
http://www.youtube.com/sunshinecathedral#p/u/13/ZySBHFASRQE

Is There a Chance That Jesus Was Gay?
http://www.youtube.com/sunshinecathedral#p/u/8/xAbNMmpoSpo

Does God Like Gay People?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ajtkjj2wWQ

Why Talk About Sexuality?
http://www.youtube.com/sunshinecathedral#p/u/0/ia7dnT2K7zA

Is Jesus Relevant for LBGT People?
http://www.youtube.com/sunshinecathedral#p/u/0/GTWJLhc47Ro

Do Progressive Christians Believe in Jesus?
http://www.youtube.com/sunshinecathedral#p/u/0/rQhosYQSroM

The Danger of the Closet
http://www.youtube.com/sunshinecathedral#p/u/0/gdxKVYosB9Q

Can We Agree to Disagree About Same-gender Love?
http://www.youtube.com/sunshinecathedral#p/u/16/PnhCZtdO8ls

Hate the Sin...Love the Sinner?
http://www.youtube.com/sunshinecathedral#p/u/12/UOWckl38qjw

Gay & Christianhttp://www.youtube.com/sunshinecathedral#p/u/5/jOesUDnJp7o
Affirming Gay Outreach
http://www.youtube.com/sunshinecathedral#p/u/37/QINPS3Y4Qa8

Queer Bible Study
http://www.youtube.com/sunshinecathedral#p/u/40/JqzAGelxe_8

Gay Images of God
http://www.youtube.com/sunshinecathedral#p/u/42/SOTfmPtRQW0

Integration of Sexuality & Spirituality
http://www.youtube.com/sunshinecathedral#p/u/45/KTOsRSflKO4

Can Gays Pray?
http://www.youtube.com/sunshinecathedral#p/u/44/GPjsdnrC1NE

Why Healthy Religion Must Confront Heterosexism?
http://www.youtube.com/sunshinecathedral#p/u/48/J3nhm7sr6HY

Does the Bible Condemn Homosexuality?
http://www.youtube.com/sunshinecathedral#p/u/59/w_fGE05nzz8

Friday, March 11, 2011

Prayers for Japan

One of the largest earthquakes in history has hit the nation of Japan. Resulting tsumanis may threaten New Zealand, the Philippines, Hawaii, even the US West Coast and Latin America. We are moved by compassion as such a terrifying force of nature has been unleashed; and in our compassion, we feel compelled to pray:

Knowing there is a universal Energy that stirs us to positive action, optimism, and goodwill, we speak our word of hope now for the people of Japan and for all who are facing the results of the recent earthquake. May those who are grieving losses be strengthened. May those who have survived find the resources to rebuild their lives. May those who still must face the raging storms do all within their power to stay safe. And may the human family come together in mutual support, kindness, and courage to help bring healing in all the places it is most needed.
God of many names, Mystery beyond our naming, express through us now to bless our fragile but resilient, precious and sacred world. Amen.


Rev. Durrell Watkins, M.A., M.Div., D.Min.
Senior Pastor, Sunshine Cathedral
"
A furious storm came...and Jesus said to the waves, 'Quiet! Be still.'" Mark 4.37, 39