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Wisconsin Church Hosts Thanksgiving for LGBTQ People Rejected By Their Families

Skwim

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"For the past three years, the First Congregational Church in Beloit, Wisconsin has hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for LGBTQ people who have been rejected by their biological families. The event is organized by the group Yellow Brick Road.

It’s a reminder that a family you choose is no less important than the one you’re given, and that churches can indeed play a role in promoting love and inclusivity instead of being a force for divisiveness.

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“Having someone not accept you is really hard but when it’s someone as close with your family it’s much harder,” added Yellow Brick Road leader Marilyn Schuh.

“We all deserve a place at a Thanksgiving table where we feel loved and accepted. Thanksgiving is about coming together and giving thanks for those people we love in our life. We couldn’t think of anyone else we would rather spend this day with than you!” reads the event’s description on Facebook.


As The Advocate notes, these kinds of events can’t be under-appreciated:


Events like these can help LGBTQ people feel connected and supported in the face of ostracism. In a 2013 Pew survey, about four in ten LGBTQ people reported being rejected by a friend or family member. LGBTQ youth are at a much higher risk of becoming homeless.
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Altfish

Veteran Member
It is a shame that this (in 2019) is actually newsworthy.
Well done this church but shouldn't every church be doing the same?
 

ZooGirl02

Well-Known Member
I see nothing at all wrong with feeding people. It's actually a corporal work of mercy to feed the hungry. I just personally hope that this church isn't one of those with unorthodox beliefs regarding the LGBT community.
 
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