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 […]

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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+ […]

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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. […]

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Beyond Stonewall: First Openly Gay Bishop in USA

In 2003, the reverend Gene Robinson became the first openly gay bishop of the Episcopal Church. What followed was a campaign of death threats and intimidation that would test him to the core. From the Smithsonian Channel’s Series: Smithsonian Time Capsule: Beyond Stonewall […]

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