tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post3134756072470065393..comments2023-05-02T04:17:09.271-07:00Comments on [Un] Closeted Pastor: The First 24 HoursCeciliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10812791378130572065noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-72097310781897095552009-05-17T06:31:00.000-07:002009-05-17T06:31:00.000-07:00You bunch of Godless fools!You bunch of Godless fools!Billy Grahamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-60751084411863361292009-05-16T17:16:00.000-07:002009-05-16T17:16:00.000-07:00Cecelia,
I read your blog sometimes, but hardly e...Cecelia,<br /><br />I read your blog sometimes, but hardly ever post. All that I can say right now is, "Praise God." <br /><br />I'm very happy for you, and your beloved partner.Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018475588969974790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-89302805584287927222009-05-16T11:19:00.000-07:002009-05-16T11:19:00.000-07:00"God is very, very good." Indeed she is!"God is very, very good." Indeed she is!giggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13173558660571799919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-29624669714677242052009-05-16T04:41:00.000-07:002009-05-16T04:41:00.000-07:00such good news. what a relief integrity is.such good news. what a relief integrity is.Lulu Maudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03100523351881499282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-80800303902351376512009-05-15T19:17:00.000-07:002009-05-15T19:17:00.000-07:00I am deliriously happy for you!I am deliriously happy for you!lisahgoldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11158660223296807317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-4634071620266379762009-05-15T17:18:00.000-07:002009-05-15T17:18:00.000-07:00I have visited via Franiam. I always give thanks t...I have visited via Franiam. I always give thanks to God when people in the church are able to 'come out' I know only too well how hard it can be but also have experienced the blessings to others that can flow.Brian Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10802352695666737088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-20486073125818668382009-05-15T16:52:00.000-07:002009-05-15T16:52:00.000-07:00I prayed for you and am glad to hear that things a...I prayed for you and am glad to hear that things are going OK. It is a huge relief really for the congregation and you.<br /><br />If you lose people, it is about them; not you. As I said to a woman who left because she could 'not abide with a partnered lesbian,' I can't change who I am and I am sorry she felt that way.<br /><br />OTOH, a woman who was 87 at the time said: God never intended for us to be alone.<br /><br />Blessings. There will still be challenges but from here on in, you can be fully who you are and God willing, your congregation will delight in seeing your happiness with Beloved.Caminantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610142955176992982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-69185988511398964652009-05-15T16:44:00.000-07:002009-05-15T16:44:00.000-07:00You are in my prayers!You are in my prayers!janinsanfranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07548452260456734928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-41072137699563589302009-05-15T16:41:00.000-07:002009-05-15T16:41:00.000-07:00Well -- it also occurred to me that the thing that...Well -- it also occurred to me that the thing that makes it clear that you are not an Episcopalian (besides the theoretical prohibitions) is that you were asked if Beloved would like to join the choir. Among TEC's older female members, the question would have been about the Altar Guild. (Don't ask -- you don't want to know!)<br /><br />In any case -- go forth in joy.susankayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15513759507628166408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-16621322556909254042009-05-15T14:44:00.000-07:002009-05-15T14:44:00.000-07:00I'm so glad to hear the first 24 hours have been g...I'm so glad to hear the first 24 hours have been good. To say I have not been waiting with a bit of anxiousness for you would be a lie. Praise our Abba for the grace he has given! :)<br /><br />Blessings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-41371325208093490812009-05-15T14:26:00.000-07:002009-05-15T14:26:00.000-07:00The couple who have reservations honored you with ...The couple who have reservations honored you with their honesty. Who knows what they will ultimately decide but, for now, I believe you have their respect and trust. Otherwise, they would just have said something non-committal and walked away.Andyhttp://www.revandylittle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-84756667840064477452009-05-15T13:37:00.000-07:002009-05-15T13:37:00.000-07:00As I wrote over at the Mad One's place, God is goo...As I wrote over at the Mad One's place, God is good, and some times, people are too (Likely has something to do with the previous.).<br /><br />Again, don't forget to breathe. Nonsense will likely head your way, but so will peace, and what's a little nonsense in the midst of peace?<br /><br />AND, change that Blog Title already!KJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701224049914946896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-14935220496517320352009-05-15T12:51:00.000-07:002009-05-15T12:51:00.000-07:00Add me to the misty-eyed.Add me to the misty-eyed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13633407562888054314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-70926114953626185772009-05-15T10:58:00.000-07:002009-05-15T10:58:00.000-07:00Your story renews my hope for the world. Bless yo...Your story renews my hope for the world. Bless you!bill42https://www.blogger.com/profile/10104379340959437280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-52164874586932037122009-05-15T10:57:00.000-07:002009-05-15T10:57:00.000-07:00Celia...
I found your story thru John Shuck's po...Celia... <br /><br />I found your story thru John Shuck's post. I've been out as a lesbian for almost as long as I can remember. I'm a member of a More Light church, an elder and clerk of session, on the board of That All May Freely Serve, doing some work for More Light Presbyterians, etc. There are times that I could be described as hard-boiled in my attitude regarding the PCUSA.<br /><br />But then I find your story, and I am wiping the tears from my eyes.<br /><br />Blessings on you and your family. By the way, <I>is</I> your partner going to join the choir?<br /><br />Sonnie SwenstonHeySonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957775560813470511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-85639458022934563292009-05-15T10:44:00.000-07:002009-05-15T10:44:00.000-07:00Dear Cecilia---as I thought more about your wonder...Dear Cecilia---as I thought more about your wonderful news, I also thought about our friend <A HREF="http://ceciliainthecloset.blogspot.com/2008/05/hope-are-you-out-there.html" REL="nofollow">Hope</A>. She is sort of always in the back of my head when I visit your blog. I pray that she's okay, and that she has found a way to be happy. I remember her saying she would be so glad to see you reach this day. So are we all!<br /><br />I'll keep praying for you, for her, and for the church.<br /><br />Pax,<br />DoxyWormwood's Doxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882756844690851674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-23897728955137716422009-05-15T10:07:00.000-07:002009-05-15T10:07:00.000-07:00Cecilia - Shuck nailed it, and Fran sang it.
Th...Cecilia - Shuck nailed it, and Fran sang it. <br /><br />The part of this story that choked me up the most was talking about the couple who admitted they were uncomfortable. I suspect they will be some of your greatest champions when it comes right down to it, and that they will gain more than anyone, in the growing. <br /><br />Yes, I'd say you are a keeper!Snadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04055786911610974637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-30539539556497444342009-05-15T09:48:00.000-07:002009-05-15T09:48:00.000-07:00As they left, one woman caught my arm, saying "I d...<I>As they left, one woman caught my arm, saying "I don't suppose she'd like to sing in the choir?"</I>This made me laugh out loud at my desk. But I'm a chorister, so... :D<br /><br />Sunday's the big one, girl. I'll be praying for you.Mary Suehttp://orderofsantaignora.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-37635342197658624032009-05-15T09:45:00.000-07:002009-05-15T09:45:00.000-07:00Wonderful!Wonderful!jsdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806281216001406716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-67231248741954409802009-05-15T09:08:00.000-07:002009-05-15T09:08:00.000-07:00Sounds so wonderful Cecilia. I'm afraid you will ...Sounds so wonderful Cecilia. I'm afraid you will have to change your blog name now though. :)Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404578054102245724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-41538534817722986172009-05-15T08:06:00.000-07:002009-05-15T08:06:00.000-07:00Cecilia -- I am so happy for you.Cecilia -- I am so happy for you.susankayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15513759507628166408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-41909000442255103462009-05-15T08:02:00.000-07:002009-05-15T08:02:00.000-07:00There is not anything that I can say, it's looks l...There is not anything that I can say, it's looks like everyone has mirrored my emotions and thought.<br /><br />I like the "your a keeper" one, well said!lahruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11239525908482280142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-3346379962665641592009-05-15T07:21:00.000-07:002009-05-15T07:21:00.000-07:00Have you warned beloved about the choir? ;-)
HAP...Have you warned beloved about the choir? ;-)<br /><br />HAPPY NEWS, indeed!<br /><br />ITIThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09605163506396013904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-60341341698322125982009-05-15T06:45:00.000-07:002009-05-15T06:45:00.000-07:00Pretty soon you're going to have to re-name your b...Pretty soon you're going to have to re-name your blog!Processing Counselorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11606966815373763670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-6881748768008740392009-05-15T06:32:00.000-07:002009-05-15T06:32:00.000-07:00I second (or third, perhaps?) what Fran said.
P...I second (or third, perhaps?) what Fran said. <br /><br />Praise be to God! While there is still a journey ahead, it is wonderful for you to have started out welcomed and loved. I suspect most if not all of the more conservative folks will eventually be able to accept you and Beloved with open arms, or at the very least live within the gray areas enough to make sure you still have a home as the leader in your congregation.<br /><br />I'm so excited for you, and thankful. Thanks be to God. :)Suzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03529580138314011952noreply@blogger.com