To the church in which I was raised. Recently I saw a poem going around that was entitled to the church I was raised. It was basically a poem about the disconnection and downright hypocrisy of many of the Christian churches who preach lovingkindness but only demonstrate it to those who are like-minded. The churches who demonstrate a lack of love and kindness to those who are different races or are part of the lgbtq+ community. It got me to thinking about the church in which I was raised the Episcopal Church which which is a very open-minded Church. here is my poem to the church in which I was raised.
To the Episcopal church in which I was raised, I have this to say, thank you.
Thank you for practicing the loving kindness that you preach.
Thank you for flying that rainbow flag right next to the flag of the USA and the Episcopal Church flag.
Thank you for welcoming everyone equally.
Thank you for performing gay marriages even before they were legal because it was the ethical thing to do.
Thank you for ordaining priests and deacons who are cisgender women and Men, transgender women and Men, of all Races and from all walks of life.
Thank you for welcoming those from other religious backgrounds with loving kindness and understanding.
Thank you for accepting those who have other spiritual practices in addition to the church.
Thank you that you exemplify Jesus's service to others daily.
Finally thank you for continuing to practice the unconditional love and kindness of of God the Father God the son and God the Holy Spirit.
