Somewhere Over the Rainbow
I don't know where this community has been hiding. Maybe I have been too blind to see them. I promised Hadley I would find an affirming church--not just an accepting one. We found it, and ya'll, it is everything my rainbow dreams are made of. Not only are there beautiful gay couples all around us, but there are trans folks and drag queens and I'm sure more letters from LGBTQ+! And quess what? They believe the same gospel, the same Bible, that other churches do. They might not interpret it exactly the same. I mean, they see more love coming from God than hate for others. They seem to see more acceptance coming from Jesus than finger-pointing and shouting of scripture. But the word is spoken and studied. It is used to teach the GOOD NEWS from Jesus. I've never been in such an uplifting, inviting, love-filled environment as this. Since attending this church, Hadley been more confident in who she is. She isn't ashamed that she is gay, because she is surrounded by peop...
