This morning I preached at Portland's First Congregational United Church of Christ during a special service held for those in the Central Pacific Conference of the United Church of Christ participating in the annual Pride Parade.

My sermon - It Is Good Family & Community In The Tradition Of Jesus - can be downloaded here (in PDF form).

We had a good turn out from our conference despite the never ending rain.  Thousands took part overall and many more lined the streets to watch and cheer.  It is so important that churches take part in these events to witness to God's unyielding love.