"Becoming God's future now" - Opening address to a gathering of 500+ LGBTQI+ Methodists in preparation for yet another struggle for justice at the United Methodist Church's General Conference, Gather at the River Conference, San Antonio, TX, August, 2015. "As night follows day, and resurrection follows crucifixion, the time will come when the UMC will welcome and ordain, and marry and treasure, LGBTQI+ preachers and laity".
