by Ryan McCord | Jul 7, 2026 | Faithful Pride Initiative, Opinion
In April, Baptist Women in Ministry (BWIM) hosted a virtual luncheon titled “Imago D.E.I.” The workshop focused on the importance of pastors and churches working to offer additional care to the LGBTQ+ community, especially as legislation continues to negatively impact...
by Kali Cawthon-Freels | Jun 30, 2026 | Faithful Pride Initiative, News
On June 12, 2025, the Williamsburg Chapter of Virginia Organizing called a meeting for anyone interested in discussing the potential for creating a Williamsburg Area Pride event. The meeting was called in response to the absence of any local Pride event happening that...
by Kali Cawthon-Freels | Jun 27, 2026 | Faithful Pride Initiative, Opinion
Matthew Vines recently appeared in a debate with David Bennett on Justin Brierley’s show, “Uncommon Ground.” Both men are cisgender gay Christians with public profiles. Vines believes same-sex marriages are supported by scripture, while Bennett does not. The...
by Kali Cawthon-Freels | Jun 24, 2026 | Faithful Pride Initiative, Opinion
Editor’s Note: The following first appeared in the April-June 2026 issue of Good Faith Magazine, a free resource available to all Good Faith Advocates. June is approaching, and with it, an abundance of rainbow swag. Soon, stores will carry shirts that say “Born This...
by Kali Cawthon-Freels | Jun 9, 2026 | Faithful Pride Initiative, Opinion
Sunday evening, I frantically grabbed my TV remote to change the channel. A kind congregant had just texted me a reminder of something I’d completely forgotten: The 79th Annual Tony Awards were airing, and I was about to miss them! My wife and I quickly found the...
