Category Archives: Pride

Thoughts on Resurrection

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Life from death. Restoration of soul and spirit. From silence and stillness in the darkness that seems eternal to having a voice and a sense of movement into the light. That defines the cause of LGBTQ+ equality. We seek to … Continue reading →

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Thoughts For the Day

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

With all that has been happening (or not happening as the case may be with Covid-19 and social distancing and lockdowns and isolation), I think it is important for us to be mindful of what’s important: The Things That Are … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are Those That Are Persecuted

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Mathew 5:10 From the Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes, comes the most affirming words for the LGBT community and for anyone who is subject to persecution and discrimination for being true, honest, sincere, and “doing what is right”. King … Continue reading →

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Proverbs on Integrity

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Proverbs 11:3 “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.” Proverbs 10:9 “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.” Reflections: Honesty is always the best … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of the Day

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

In these days we seem to see an up-tick in violence and hate-based crimes against the LGBT community, especially against the transgender community. We witness groups of people who are influenced and fueled by the hate-filled rhetoric of ignorant homophobic … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 56:7 — The Church is For All Peoples

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

A house of prayer for all nations. A house of prayer for all peoples. Isaiah 56:7 “these I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be … Continue reading →

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Reflections for April 15th, 2018

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

This is me. This is me as a transgender woman, three months into hormone replacement therapy. This is also me standing at the door to my church in Willimantic, CT. This is me as a Christian. This is me as … Continue reading →

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Thoughts and Reflections, April 10th, 2018

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

A question I have asked myself often lately is this: What scene or moment would sum up for you the impact of Jesus upon the LGBT community? The answer, in my mind, is taken from at the Book of Mathew … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of the Day: March 4th, 2018

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

I’ve reached about the two month mark on my hormone replacement therapy. I look at my body and look for the subtle changes in my shapes and curves. I wonder if my skin is a little softer and smoother. I … Continue reading →

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Community

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

I often ponder on this recurring question of whether or not religion and faith can belong in the LGBT community– and likewise, I am asked the reversed, can the LGBT community belong in religion and faith? There are days in which … Continue reading →

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