“You gave us these bodies. And You called them good.” The line is from the song These Bodies by The Many. As Pride Month unfolds, AllianceQ invites individuals, churches, general ministries – every body – to wave the flags, dance, sing, (dance and sing in drag?), join in parades and protests, paint signs, Paint the World. Paint the World? We … Continue reading A reflection on Pride Month from AllianceQ
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Asian Heritage Month: Of memory, belonging, and personhood
This past weekend, my parents visited me for Mother’s Day. I live in Toronto’s Little Portugal neighborhood, and while we were exploring its local restaurants and shops, we came across a mural depicting Portuguese “cleaning ladies” and their Cleaners’ Action movement from the 1970s-80s. Now what does this have to do with Asian Heritage Month (also known as … Continue reading Asian Heritage Month: Of memory, belonging, and personhood
We are a Movement for Wholeness in a Fragmented World
In the beginning, every church was new. It’s right there in the Book of Acts. Early disciples came together, sharing all things in common, breaking bread with glad and generous hearts. God was doing a new thing: creating a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. In the beginning, Jesus sent out disciples, two by two, not to … Continue reading We are a Movement for Wholeness in a Fragmented World
Veteran New Church Leader Named Minister for New Church Strategies
INDIANAPOLIS — A veteran leader of new church efforts will assume the full-time leadership role for New Church Ministry after serving a year in a transitional role, according to an announcement by Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF). DCEF oversees New Church Ministry (NCM) on behalf of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez, who joined the … Continue reading Veteran New Church Leader Named Minister for New Church Strategies
When persistence isn’t enough
With the recent rollback of reproductive rights in the United States and the passing of anti-trans and anti-drag bills, honoring women this March is a bittersweet affair.Truth be told, the way we observe Women’s History Month has always troubled me. We honor individuals who are “firsts” in their field, ostensibly to show how far we’ve come as … Continue reading When persistence isn’t enough