The purpose of this memorial service is to: remember the victims of AIDS, to reassure those who are HIV+ or living with AIDS that they’re not alone, and to recognize the need to respond to this global crisis that too often evades our attention and consciences. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said, “AIDS is a [...]
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How many more times is this going to happen…? Last week, 15-year old Billy Lucas took his life after years of torment because he was gay. Another young life ended way before his time because of hatred and discrimination…because he was different. According to local news sources, Billy was: *Jeered at for years by classmates [...]
Even though I had 6 1/2 hours of sleep last night, I’m still battling fatigue after a long week, but in particular yesterday which was the Day of Silence. The national campaign brings to the forefront the need for love and acceptance in our society, in particular for LGBT people. It is a day calling [...]
Wow, it’s been a long time yet again. So much to say but not enough time or inspiration lately. Let’s see if we can get some posts up the next few days to make up for it. This last February, one of my good friends, Andy Marin, came to speak at a gathering of pastors [...]
My apologies. I’ve gone silent for quite a while. Partly due to getting over annoyances. It has also been quite a summer followed by the beginning of the school year here at the U of I. A whole bunch of excuses. But I promise I’ll try to stay on top of this. In June, I [...]
“Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have. Love doesn’t strut, doesn’t have a swelled head, doesn’t force itself on others, isn’t always me first, doesn’t fly off the handle, doesn’t keep score of the sins of others, doesn’t revel when others grovel, takes [...]
In the spring of 2008, a U of I student became the victim of a hate crime as he walked down Green Street with a few friends. Students mobilized to protest against the hate by displaying love with the first HUG-IN. People were stationed on corners in Campustown distributing flowers, candy, cookies, and dispensing free [...]
Our third Day of Silence was incredible. Mother Nature decided to be nice and cooperative. 70 degrees most of the day. Thanks to… The Excel Campus Ministry students, thanks for helping out at the booth: Johannes, Jonathan, April (who got really pink), Ben, Josh, Jesse, Kelly and Excel Alum Will Shalter. To the folks from [...]
Yesterday was the Day of Silence. The students in our campus ministry helped to run a booth on the Quad to support our LGBT friends for this day of silent protest, remembrance, and reflection. I was asked to speak at the Break the Silence Rally at 5pm, also on the Quad at the University of [...]
Last Monday night was just totally amazing. We hosted a viewing of the Lifetime Movie Prayers for Bobby. It was a month in the works, partnering with the Office of LGBT Resources at the University of Illinois. We did promotions the usual way: Facebook Event, fliers in coffeeshops, personal invites, the Illini InQueeri newsletter. As [...]
