Coming Out as Lesbian to My Traditional Congregation
As the church examines the extent to which it will include LGBTQI people, Nia Shand, a Brooklyn-based contemporary dance artist asks “why can’t we lead with love?”
About
A United Methodist laywoman and professional dancer from New York City, Nia Shand is a young woman. She is a dancer. She is a lifelong “church girl.” She is a woman who prays. She is a child of God longing for Christians to show love that truly embraces young people. She laments, “How are you going to expect young people to stay in the church or come to the church if you aren’t willing to make changes, positive changes, more inclusive changes?”
This resource was designed with a United Methodist perspective, but we believe the content is also relevant for non-UMC seekers who are doing anti-racism work with a spiritual foundation.
