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Continue reading →: “United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy” NBCNews
From: https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/united-methodists-repeal-longstanding-ban-lgbtq-clergy-rcna150220 May 1, 2024, 11:33 AM EDT / Source: The Associated Press By The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — United Methodist delegates repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate o , removing a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers. Delegates voted…
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Continue reading →: Testimony to ODH against proposed healthcare rules
Today 46 people showed up and 13 people testified at the Ohio Department of Health against proposed rules limiting transgender healthcare. No one spoke against. Here is my testimony. Trans rights are human rights; transgender healthcare is healthcare. My name is Joelle Henneman, my pronouns are she/her, I am a…
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Continue reading →: Nex Benedict Vigil
We are here tonight because the systems of our world did not support Nex Benedict. The political system did not support Nex. A bathroom bill was passed, similar to the bathroom bill pending in the Ohio Statehouse, that put Nex in jeopardy. The school system failed Nex. The medical system,…
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Continue reading →: Urgent Call to Action
Ohio is on track to become the most restrictive state in the country in regards to transgender healthcare for youth and adults. Proposed regulations do not follow medical best practices, exacerbate existing barriers to healthcare access, and violate the bodily autonomy of adult Ohioans. Your voice can help change that. Click on…
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Continue reading →: Ask Gov DeWine to veto HB 68
Governor DeWine’s phone lines are filling up constantly. Keep calling! Thank you to the thousands of Ohioans who’ve already called at least once, emailed, or contacted the governor’s office. You can contact at either of the phone numbers: 614-466-3555 OR 614-644-4357 You can also email him at governor.ohio.gov/contact The most…
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Continue reading →: The Waiting
This sermon was preached for Pacific School of Religion on December 13, 2023. It is a modern, dramatic retelling of the Christmas story from the perspective of Joseph, cast as “Jo”–a transgender woman. Jo is sharing an update on Mary through a Facebook live video. Matthew 1:18-25 Hey Facebook family,…
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Continue reading →: Stop House Bill 68
SIGN THE ACLU PETITION HERE Transgender healthcare is healthcare. It is not a trendy fad. It is not an elective nicety. It is life-saving healthcare. Last week we celebrated Transgender Day of Remembrance. We read the names and saw the pictures of hundreds of primarily young, black, transgender women who…
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Continue reading →: 2023 Stonewall Columbus “Donald R. Hallman LGBTQ+ Veterans Recognition”
Stonewall annually recognizes veteran service members and or military spouses with the LGBTQ Veterans Recognition Award. In 2018 the LGBTQ Veterans Recognition program was renamed in honor of Donald R. Hallman – a 2015 recognition recipient. Watch the video below to experience the stories of LGBTQ veterans.