Listen to these LGBT+ people who are also Christian. Listen to their stories of struggle and how they overcame their sexuality and their faith. Moderator: Rev. Joseph Tiu San JosePastor of Open Table MCC, an LGBT+ affirming church in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines Speakers: Sis. Wylard “Wowa” LedamaThe first out and proud transgender seminarian under […]
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Queer Affirming Church Q&A With Pastor Joseph
Being an LGBT+ affirming church in the Philippines, Open Table MCC receives a lot of questions about our advocacy, so we decided to do a Q&A session. We have received various questions from our social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Rev. Joseph Tiu San Jose answers questions such as: how to handle […]
Statement On The Arrest Of Pride Activists In Mendiola
We join our voice with our LGBQIA+ siblings and allies for the immediate release of the activists who conducted a peaceful protest rally in Mendiola, observing proper social distancing and wearing masks. We affirm that Pride was rooted in the 1969 Stonewall uprising of LGBTQI+ people against police brutality and state oppression. Metropolitan Community Church […]
Open Table MCC Goes to PUP Pride 2020
Rev. Joseph San Jose of Open Table Metropolitan Community Church was invited last March 5 for PUP Pride 2020, to give a talk about religion, spirituality, and sexuality. The theme for PUP’s pride event this year is “Defying Adversity, Forwarding Advocacy”. PUP Pride is not just about celebrations and empowerment. As part of the LGBTQ+ […]
Equality is Political
Demanding laws that promote equal protection and recognition is political. Demanding laws that protect and recognize Transgender persons is political. Demanding the passage of the SOGIE Equality Bill into law is political. Demanding Marriage Equality for LGBT couples and their families is political. Changing hearts and minds regarding human sexuality and gender identity is political. […]