If you look at my Facebook profile today, you'll see that my picture is
purple. Today is Spirit Day, when people are encouraged to wear purple
to take a stand against bullying and show their support for LGBTQ youth.
This movement was started by a Canadian high school student named
Brittany McMillan, who wanted to respond to the high-profile suicides of
LGBTQ youth in 2010. Brittany initially wanted to show support in her
own high school, and then she began working with GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian
Alliance Against Defamation) to broaden the effort.
You can watch Brittany talk about Spirit Day here:
http://youtu.be/H9NeKoHN0R8
As Brittany says, "You should never back down from what you believe in,
and you should always speak up when you can. Ultimately, I want Spirit
Day to make just one person feel a little bit better about his or
herself, to feel safe enough in their own skin to be proud of who they
are. Maybe even save a life."
And that's one of the reasons our church is Open & Affirming - so that
young people - and all people - will know that there is a place where
they are safe and loved, "no matter who they are or where they are on
life's journey."
Today and every day, I hope you take every opportunity you can to tell
others that they are loved - and to know that you are also loved and
cherished. Looking forward to worshiping with you on Sunday and sharing
brunch with you after worship (bring a dish to share or just come as you
are!).
Blessings,
Manda
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