As my rector preached this morning "In the ancient Middle East, the wedding garment was given to you w/ the invitation" (i.e., it's grace).
What she SHOULD have added: "When the wedding garment was put on, the left-handed did not magically become right-handed. Nor did the gay become straight." [Because she went w/ the "Come as you are, but don't stay that way" meme. And that's been used as a Text of Terror to LGBTs]
I would just like to throw a small fly in the ointment - I shared this advert on Facebook and an autistic friend of mine who, together with other disabled people who comment on her FB page has often been told that there is not place in the church for people like her who disturb the worship of others, pointed out that there is no mention of welcoming disabled people. Or people of all racial/ethnic backgrounds.
I think once the lgbt questions has been settled in the church, equal access for disabled people will become the next challenge in society, and like with the lgbt battle it will have to start with an increased awareness of what it means to "welcome" people with all kinds of disability.
Erika, your fly in the ointment is duly noted. The two missing that you mention seem to rather obviously warrant inclusion. Having said that, I don't believe that any and all characteristics of persons who may not be welcomed in certain churches could fit on a postcard.
Well, indeed.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very well put together ad.
As my rector preached this morning "In the ancient Middle East, the wedding garment was given to you w/ the invitation" (i.e., it's grace).
ReplyDeleteWhat she SHOULD have added: "When the wedding garment was put on, the left-handed did not magically become right-handed. Nor did the gay become straight." [Because she went w/ the "Come as you are, but don't stay that way" meme. And that's been used as a Text of Terror to LGBTs]
Love the tag line, too!
ReplyDelete"A place of extravagant welcome since 1669" is hard to beat.
I would just like to throw a small fly in the ointment - I shared this advert on Facebook and an autistic friend of mine who, together with other disabled people who comment on her FB page has often been told that there is not place in the church for people like her who disturb the worship of others, pointed out that there is no mention of welcoming disabled people. Or people of all racial/ethnic backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteI think once the lgbt questions has been settled in the church, equal access for disabled people will become the next challenge in society, and like with the lgbt battle it will have to start with an increased awareness of what it means to "welcome" people with all kinds of disability.
Porlock, exactly.
ReplyDeleteErika, your fly in the ointment is duly noted. The two missing that you mention seem to rather obviously warrant inclusion. Having said that, I don't believe that any and all characteristics of persons who may not be welcomed in certain churches could fit on a postcard.