'My soul feels free,' Clearwater pastor Rachel Hughes told Axios.
Share on nextdoor Rachel Hughes tried to tell her parents she was gay as a little girl, but knew she couldn't. When she joined the Army, she followed "don't ask, don't tell."
"My soul feels free," Hughes told Axios. "I can get up in the pulpit and actually say my wife's name and introduce her."It's been a tumultuous five years for the church. The LGBTQ bans were strengthened in 2019. He's excited for other Tampa Bay churches to follow in his footsteps, but still grieves for those harmed over the years.
Marriage Florida Religion Same-Sex Marriage
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
United Methodists repeal church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergyUnited Methodists, at major conference, repeal their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy.
Read more »
United Methodists overwhelmingly vote to repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergyThe change doesn't mandate or even explicitly affirm LGBTQ clergy, but it means the church no longer forbids them.
Read more »
United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergyArtistic director Anthony Powell gives us a sneak peak of Stories on Stages' latest performance, 'Love Stinks – The Musical.'
Read more »
United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergyLoki is available for adoption from Animal Rescue Inc. and has been working on his training with the HOPE program.
Read more »
United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergyThe Associated Press
Read more »
United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergyThis event is being hosted by the Alzheimer's Association Capital of Texas Chapter and the Capital Area Parkinson's Society and is open to the public.
Read more »