

Interview with Sue*
Iridesce sat with Sue (not her real name), for a discussion around gay and lesbian ordination in the United Church. Iridesce: Let’s jump...


Rev. Richard DeLorme's Story
I went back into the ministry in 1982 and was in Aylmer, Quebec. I was also president of Conference, and I went to the 1988 vote at...


God’s Love Was Meant for Me, by Read Sherman
In 1988 I was living in San Francisco and working. Having come out as a gay man in 1984, I was then beginning a long period of...


Erika Offers a Compassionate Presence
I’d like to tell gay, lesbian or trans Christian people that I am offering my compassionate presence. Dear Anne, I read your story and I...


"Keep looking up": A response to Chris, from Diane
Chris your story made me think about how different the church has become. Accepting people for who they really are. Not just judging them...


Trans Christians, we are praying for you
I’d like to tell gay, lesbian and trans Christian people that you are not alone. I pray that God our Lord is here and knows all of your...


I am profoundly sorry, from Doug
I’d like to tell gay, lesbian and trans Christian people that I am profoundly sorry that I have not heretofore been more proactive in...


A Gay Father's Pride
One of two things that I know, unequivocally, is that I am a good dad. Some days I am a very good dad, even the "greatest daddy in the...


Richard was a good friend
I’d like to tell gay, lesbian or trans Christian people… Richard was a good friend, kind man and harmless, though he died of AIDS in...


Lament for a Christian Couple
O God, where were you when… at our Passover table last year, the young gay couple shared their mitzrayim (the narrow place)? The two men...