For the BIBLE tells me so...

I just watched a heart-wrenching documentary called, "for the BIBLE tells me so." The film is soundly based in theology and addresses many questions that I have asked myself over and over again for the last several years: What did the Bible really mean when they call homosexuality an "abomination," and Did Jesus ever say anything about homosexuality? Could we be misinterpreting the Bible? How could God create so many wonderfully talented, generous, loving people who just happen to be gay and have it be wrong? How could God be making the same mistake over and over again? Isn't our God perfect? Doesn't the 10 Commandments say, "thou shall not kill?" The Bible says homosexuals should be put to death, what? I have heard what the fundamentalist think and feel about the homosexuality. I wanted to hear the other side. I just could not accept that God would create millions of gays to tell them that he does not love them or they shouldn't be accepted or loved by their neighbors. My sister, Sarah shared with me several years ago that she thinks Homosexuality is the new civil rights fight of our age. I agree. No one should be in the business of hating others based upon the way God created them. Check out this movie. It is so moving. I need to see it again and again. May the peace of the Lord be always with you.

I'm Alive! I'm Alive!

I am happy to report that I am still alive. No, this world has not gotten rid of me yet, despite my long absence on this blog. I have just been SUPER busy settling into my new life in Darien, CT. Transitioning back into life Stateside can be difficult, but add to it starting a new job, moving to a new part of the country, and getting teenagers to like you on top of all of that...it can be right down brutal! But, never fear. I have come out on the other side of it happy and healthy. Praise the Lord! Above is a picture of the wonderful staff at Saint Luke's, Darien. The gentleman in the middle wearing the salmon colored shirt is our Rector, David Anderson. The gentleman next to him on the right in the blue sweater is the Assoc. Rector for Children and Youth Ministries, Andrew Walter. I have to tell you that I have landed in a great spot with these gentlemen as my mentors. They are great to work for and I count my lucky stars every day. I want to tell you all that even though I am happy in Darien, I still miss my other parishes. It is hard to forget what wonderful people I have worked with in the past. You all have made a mark on my life. I love and appreciate you for it. Please stay in touch and I'll try to do the same. AND I promise it will not be another two months before I update the blog. God's Peace, Alexandra