Yesterday was "Pride Sunday" at a Union service bringing together five churches at the First Congregational Church in West Brattleboro. It was a passionate affirmation of LGBTQ+ people. We all had rainbow flags to wave, there were powerful readings, there was a small choir we sang in, and the "sermon" was given by a high school freshman trans young man who spoke very candidly about his "coming out." This service hit home for us since we have loved ones in the LGBTQ community: my godson, Tom Mckean, is gay, our grandson is trans, and my sister-in-law is a lesbian. Given what is happening on the national level, it was very uplifting to have five churches making such a strong affirmation.
Rev. Audrey Walker, pastor of First Congregational Church, UCC, West Brattleboro, leading the service.**********************
Yesterday was very hot. Ellen left the service early to meet Julie and Tamar at Burdick's in Walpole for lunch. Julie and Tamar were on their way to see UVM as a possible college for Tamar. The fifth or sixth school she has visited. Bill McKim brought me home, and I changed into cool clothes and had a quiet day.
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