“Unconditional love is a state of perpetual forgiveness. Forgive upfront before things happen. Like love or gratitude Forgiveness is a state of consciousness.” ~ Rev. D Spotlighting Rev. Deborah L. Johnson (Rev. D) Luminary of Forgiveness,
Category: Queer Faith Resources
Searching for a Path My spiritual journey began at a young age in a landscape of rules, dogmas, and doctrines. As a sacred rebel, I struggled with my religious upbringing, and frequently challenged its mandates. I can hear the teenage
Understanding Spiritual Direction with Joni Lorraine Hello Dear Folx with Faith! I’m Joni Lorraine, the Program Coordinator for Unity’s Spiritual Direction Certificate Program. I am honored to share a little bit about myself and spiritual direction. Early Spiritual Influences I
Tribute to the Queer Faith and Civil Rights Leadership of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray As we commemorate Black History Month, we believe it is essential to shine a light on the trailblazers who have significantly impacted both the civil rights
I’m Laura Carl and I am a self-identified New Thought Witch. Unfamiliar with the term? That’s alright, I’m pretty sure I invented it. Before I was introduced to New Thought (specifically Unity), I had followed the path of a witch.
The wonder of not knowing: Faith and Skepticism I was a born skeptic. I sometimes wonder if my first word was, “why?” Along with that inquisitive and often skeptical nature, I have also been a seeker of truth ever since
Under our rainbow banner of inclusivity, our community celebrates a vibrant calendar of LGBTQIA+ days of awareness and recognition. These occasions (which are sometimes weeks and months!) aren’t just confetti and parades: they are potent reminders of our ongoing fight
Folx with Faith welcomes and facilitates all interfaith conversation regarding the queer faith experience. However, the New Thought movement played a powerful role in the development of Folx with Faith. Folx with Faith was started within a branch New Thought
Making connection in LGBTQI+ circles really matters My sweet grandmother was called “Meemaw” and she was a fabulous hair dresser. That’s what they called themselves back then, and Meemaw had a very different approach to God. Growing up as a
How Re-imagining traditions helped me heal my holidays Growing up queer in an ultra-conservative and Evangelical/Pentecostal household had its challenges. My family lived in the center of the Midwest surrounded by eight other states. Missouri is often considered the buckle
