Monday, October 31, 2005
NEW BISHOP OF METROPOLITAIN COMMUNITY CHURCH
A reader sent in this story at Spero News:
The Washington National Cathedral will be the scene this Saturday of the Reverend Nancy L. Wilson being installed as Presiding Bishop of Metropolitan Community Churches, the world's largest predominantly gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) Christian denomination.
During the Installation Service, Wilson will unveil "Focus on the Human Family," a 10-year international program of social and spiritual transformation for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender persons. Prior to beginning her MCC ministry, Wilson was active in the United Methodist Church and succeeds the Reverend Dr. Troy D. Perry.
In 1976, Wilson became the youngest person ever elected to the MCC Board of Elders and has served as an Elder since that time. She is the author of "Our Tribe: Queer Folks, God, Jesus and the Bible" (Alamo Press), co-editor of "Amazing Grace" with Fr. Malcolm Boyd, and a contributing author to "Poems and Prayers in Race and Prayer" edited by Malcolm Boyd and Chester Talton (Morehouse Press).
Wilson resides with her partner of 27 years, Dr. Paula Schoenwether. They both actively work for same-sex marriage legislation.
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