In this third episode in our series on LGBTQ+ religious experiences in the Region, we spoke with Pastor Leah Peksanak, who leads Marquette Park United Methodist Church in Gary andHobart First United Methodist Church in Hobart.
Pastor Leah and I discussed:
* The dogwhistles to look for that indicate a church isn’t really affirming at all. Spoiler alert: if a church says they’re “bible-believing,” they’re not.
* The challenges she faces as a minister serving new LGBTQ+ members who’ve joined from a non-affirming church.
Here some links to resources Pastor Leah mentioned:
* Here's the amazing (I’m not kidding folks. This is POWERFUL and an absolute must-listen) sermon from pastors at the sponsoring religious organizations at NWI Pride Fest this year.
* Lists of open and affirming churches: Gaychurch.org
* Here’s the story of the Region teen was outed by his former church.
If you want to connect with Pastor Leah or either of the churches she leads, here’s where you can find them all:
* Marquette Park United Methodist Church
* Hobart First United Methodist Church
Aaaaaannnnndddd if you want to listen to first two episodes in this series, why, here they are!
