Tag Archives: Faith

Let’s have the conversation

Posted on August 2, 2007 by David

This letter refers to the article discussed here. Loudoun Times-Mirror July 31, 2007 By Jonathan Weintraub, Lovettsville When the organization calling itself “The Church of the Valley” started a church at the Lovettsville Elementary School, I considered it an opportunity … Continue reading →

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Pastoral care

Posted on July 25, 2007 by David

There’s a fascinating article this morning about last month’s anti-gay church ad and the outrage it engendered in the Loudoun community. For the record, the ad was not submitted to the Times-Mirror. Ad spurs controversy across Loudoun Loudoun Times-Mirror July … Continue reading →

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Challenging the religious authorities

Posted on July 6, 2007 by David

The outstanding letter below was published by the Loudoun Easterner this week. It was initially sent to “The Church of the Valley,” but there has been no response. The author asks the very good question “Who would possibly want to … Continue reading →

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Question for the Anglican General Synod, Canada

Posted on June 19, 2007 by David

The Canadian Anglican General Synod will be held on June 19-25. The Synod will choose a new primate and vote on same-sex marriage blessings. This is from The Star. Huchinson is the departing Canadian primate and Harvey is Newfoundland Bishop … Continue reading →

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A question of authenticity

Posted on May 18, 2007 by David

Candorville on Monday: Cartoonist Darrin Bell has followed this with a very funny series exposing the opponents of the hate crimes bill, here, here, here and here. This was going to be a post about the Janet and Lisa Miller-Jenkins … Continue reading →

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Quite a contrast

Posted on April 19, 2007 by David

Not only have other Christian colleges (like Messiah College in Grantham, PA) managed to welcome the Equality Riders for dialogue without compromising their scriptural beliefs, the Riders are also being honored for their service to the cause of mutual understanding … Continue reading →

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Soulforce Riders – A Testimonial and Thank you

Posted on April 16, 2007 by David

The following is a testimonial sent to fellow Congregants of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun by Welcoming Committee Chair Joy Cobb. She has graciously allowed us to publish it here. By now many of you have read the newspapers … Continue reading →

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