Grace and Peace
Colin
- Brother Andrew Blair EFO
- Brother Jon Owen
- Captain Janet Staines
- Captain Phil Staines
- Dr Les Fussell
- Father Bill G
- Father Dave Smith
- Father Iain Radvan s.j
- Father Tony Joseph Newman
- Pastor Adam Smits
- Pastor Andrew Park
- Pastor Anthea Smits
- Pastor Cameron Burgess
- Pastor David Ayliffe
- Pastor Digby Hannah
- Pastor Doug Faircloth
- Pastor Graeme Frauenfelder
- Pastor Jarrod McKenna
- Pastor John Bond
- Pastor Joseph Thomas-Kerr
- Pastor Julie Brackenreg
- Pastor Michael Hercock
- Pastor Mike Hardy
- Pastor Neal Taylor
- Pastor Neil Jansons
- Pastor Penny Davis
- Pastor Randy Edwards
- Pastor Rick Lewis
- Pastor Rick Viede
- Pastor Robert Clark
- Pastor Tony Crossett
- Pastor Tracey Wright
- Pastor Wayne Jeffrey
- Rev Andrew Collis
- Rev Andrew Woff
- Rev Andy Collins
- Rev Ann Lock
- Rev Anne Mallaby
- Rev Anne Wilkinson-Hayes
- Rev Anthony McCarthy
- Rev Barrie Sutton
- Rev Beryl Turner
- Rev Bill Lawton
- Rev Blair Cameron
- Rev Brent Lyons Lee
- Rev Bryan McClelland
- Rev Carolyn J. Francis
- Rev Chris Bedding
- Rev Clive Norton
- Rev Clive Watkins
- Rev Daryl Gardiner
- Rev Don Wright
- Rev Dr Christopher Page
- Rev Dr Colin Hunter
- Rev Dr Garry J. Deverell
- Rev Dr Ian Tozer
- Rev Dr Jason John
- Rev Dr Rowland Croucher
- Rev Eileen Ray
- Rev Emma Walsh
- Rev Francis Chalwell
- Rev Gerry Ball
- Rev Glen Powell
- Rev Graham Long
- Rev Heather McClelland
- Rev Ian Pearson
- Rev Jim Barr
- Rev John Connor
- Rev Judy Redman
- Rev Karl Hand
- Rev Kevin D Crinks
- Rev Lance Lawton
- Rev Les Chatwin
- Rev Linda Anchell
- Rev Linda Young
- Rev Mark Dunn
- Rev Meewon Yang
- Rev Melissa Baker
- Rev Nathan Nettleton
- Rev Newton Daddow
- Rev Nick Jensen
- Rev Paul Emerson Teusner
- Rev Peter Breen
- Rev Peter Holden
- Rev Peter Los
- Rev Peter Maher
- Rev Rainer Schack
- Rev Rex Hackett
- Rev Richard Mallaby
- Rev Robert Holland
- Rev Robyn Richardson
- Rev Ron Ham
- Rev Rowena Curtis
- Rev Scott Combridge
- Rev Scott Higgins
- Rev Simon Moyle
- Rev Steve Warren
- Rev Sue Emeleus
- Rev Tom Pardy
- Sister Meg Britton
17 comments:
Fantastic....well done. This is exactly what Jesus would do and commands us to do.
Terrific work Colin and others!
I think you'll find there are more Victorian Baptists represented here than from any other (State) denomination. There's a greater/more freeing sense of openness in these churches on the whole than in most other collections-of-churches.
For an decade-old imaginary 'Interview with Jesus' about homosexuality see the article on our website: http://jmm.aaa.net.au/articles/12135.htm
Rowland Croucher
far be it from me... to state the obvious - but how are we to know these blokes are 'really' vicars. For all we know they could be just Joe Bloggs from down-the-road, there's no denominational affiliation mentioned, nor is their level of position in the Churches (they say they belong to) stated - THERE'S A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SAY (RADICAL) THEOLOGICAL STUDENTS AND PRACTICING (AT-THE-COALFACE) ORDAINED CLERGY!
Please add my name to your list. I am sooo sad when totally delightful
people come to talk to me about the horrific way they've been treated by
their churches. It's especially sad when they ask me if I think God wants
them to kill themselves.
Judy
TO respond to the person who questioned how many were real clergy: I am an Anglican priest whose name is listed and I am proud to be associated with the 100 Revs, and I know that my congregation would back my participation in the event.
Keep up the great work! We're in this together and supporting you...Todd Ferrell, President
The Evangelical Network
My name is proudly displayed on this list. I am a novitiate sister of the Reformed Order of St Benedict and am a member in good standing, and in the process towards ordination with the Reformed Catholic Church. You may contact Arch Bishop Phillip Zimmerman through that site for confirmation of this.
Sister Meg Britton n/ROSB
St Flora Online Mission Parish
Queensland.
Many of us are deeply touched by this project. The entire spirit of it has always been and has remained one of grace.
I work with many people that are still carrying the emotional and psychological scars of the treatment they have received at the hands of Christians and in the household of faith. Some have been so damaged they are no longer with us unfortunately. Putting your names here will mean a lot and for some, will begin the healing as they see happening what they had imagined was impossible. That is, Christian leaders humbling themselves and saying, we are sorry, we got it wrong, we weren’t acting in love.
God bless you.
Hello readers,
my name is Brother Andrew efo and I am professed in the Ecumenical Franciscan Order. So I am a religious brother.
In the past I have volunteered for the Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service and often counselled those who called there because their fellow Christians - members of the Body of Christ had harmed them in rejecting them.
Had placed such a burden of guilt on them.
This was my experience, too for other reasons.
Br Andrew efo
I am a hetero Anglican priest in WA and am happy to have added my name to the list. Having spoken with a good number of colleagues, I find there is great support - if not listings yet - for this apology. On Sunday, the day after the Mardi Gras, I preached about this apology and was strongly afirmed by my people for making this stand. I am so glad that there is such an opportunity to "come out" in this way.
I am amazed at Colin's energy in getting this program 'on the road'.
Yes, I am another Anglican priest, though I have to assure 'anonymous' that I am no longer a 'vicar'. But ask around, there will still be some people who remember me from the East Sydney area. It was my patch for 10 years. I remember many of them with great affection and count them still as friends.
Bill Lawton
Another Anglican "Rev", also on the list. I want to record that I've wrestled long and hard with "100 Revs". Signed up - considered backing out again - decided I must stay aboard.
The march is my sticking point. I personally have big reservations about that aspect, and would not have marched. But as I thoroughly endorse the statement, I'm staying on board and will live with the prayerful tension ...
I've made some observations and comments of encouragement to all you wonderful people on my blog if you are interested. "100 Revs - its not over"
http://alifeofunlearning.blogspot.com/2008/03/100-revs-its-not-over.html
http://alifeofunlearning.blogspot.com
I am truly amazed at the wonderful statement that the "100 Revs" have made. I was privileged to meet 3 of them personally at a gathering prior to Mardi Gras. I was extremely touched by their absolute genuineness in making this statement and starting this movement. Each had his/her own story with the steps that led each of them to making the realisation that the church has truly been unloving and hostile and has rejected gays for a long time. And not just making this realisation, but determining that each of them needed to do something about it.
One of the ministers I met already had to deal with a close gay family member, in addition to encountering gays as part of ministry. Another so compassionately spoke about encountering many gays who were grievously hurting as part of ministry and finding that in many cases much of that hurt was caused by churches who claimed to be loving. This apology in many ways came from the conviction this minister felt after realising that having been a minister in such church organisations that he had been part of this problem.
I support these ministers wholeheartedly. I thank them for the courage of their convictions. I applaud the many of them who felt so strongly that they needed to make this statement that they knew they would need to march in the parade to declare their apology. For those who did not march in the parade, I know there are many reasons why you did not or could not—this in no way diminishes your part in the apology. I will also support these ministers as they now reach out to gays with a new, more Christ-like heart.
You guys rock!
Thank you Lance Lawton for not quitting. Please hang in there for all of us.
Dear 100 revs,
I was wondering if any of you were going to make a submission to the HREOC inquiry into the Freedom of Religion Inquiry.
As part of this Inquiry there are three questions pertaining to this issue of same-sex attracted people in the church.
6. How is diverse sexuality perceived within faith communities?
7. How can faith communities be inclusive of people of diverse sexualities?
8. Should religious organisations (including religious schools, hospitals and other service delivery agencies) exclude people from employment because of their sexuality or their sex and gender identity?
It would be fantastic if some people could make a submission to this inquiry who are supportive of diverse sexuality in the church.
More information can be found here:
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/frb/index.html
Kind regards
Corey
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