Michael Adee, field director for More Light Presbyterians, tells the
story of a boy in a Bible study he was leading who decided he didn't care
what the Bible has to say about homosexuality. The boy wanted to know only
one thing: "Does God love me the way I am?"
After a few moments of silence, Adee answered, "Oh Randy, of course God
loves you just as you are. If you have been with us and you don't know that,
it's not your fault. It's our responsibility."
More Light Presbyterians works for the full participation of gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgender people of faith in the life, ministry and
witness of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Adee was keynoter at the
group’s national celebration dinner Thursday at General Assembly.
More Light Presbyterians handed out awards to these individuals and
groups:
The Rev. Erin Swenson of Atlanta received the David Sindt Award. "Being a
transgender can be a lonely way to live your life," she said. "There's no
richer honor than to be honored by your friends."
The University Presbyterian Church of Tuscaloosa, AL, was named More
Light Church of the Year. The award paid tribute to the church's "lifesaving
witness" to students at the University of Alabama.
The Middle Tennessee chapter was named More Light Presbyterians' chapter
of the year. The chapter was credited with "creating safe places for all
God's children. Our church and our world are more loving and faithful places
because of your hospitality and commitment to justice."
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