I’m a UMC pastor in South Carolina….pretty red here, but not all of us! If you do your Red State Revival….my church will host you in West Columbia, SC! It’ll piss some folks off, but I still run too fast to be burned at the stake!
Hi Nadia! I am the queer Communications Director of an affirming UMC in Frisco, Texas (and an Iliff alumn💜). We would LOVE to host you. We work hard to be a beacon of love and light in Texas - so much so that we named ourselves Grace Avenue. Please consider adding Texas to your list & let me know what we can do to get you here. Texas needs you! My email is baylee@graceavenue.org.
I’m in Dallas, Baylee. At Northaven UMC. We need to connect! We definitely would love to help with whatever reviving happens, and any opportunities to invite others we might not normally worship with.
Yes! We need you n Texas and I'm the pastor of an RIC (affirming) church in Richardson, south of Frisco and there are several in Dallas, and we will show up!
In North Alabama it is. I'm a Episcopalian born into a Southern Baptist family, I get to see it up close but nothing I say seems to help. It only pulls us further apart. I can't keep my mouth shut though, these matters are too important and I can't 1) let my children see me just accepting some of my family's ideals 2) let my grandchildren think that I agree with their their grand uncles and aunts, and their cousins because I quietly went along with everything that was said. Our oldest(11) has already started asking questions so I can't do this anymore. It's not fair to them
Hi Leslie, yes to your comment!! I Love Nadia! We need Nadia! I live in a terribly conservative and religioous area in SE, PA, where no way ever would Nadia be accepted by conservatives.
My concern is, my experience with conservatives who shut down anyone who by them iins judged as a threat to their way - heavily tatooed, uses "naughty words", and lives free - leads me to fear her message may be shut out as a result of their cautious self-righteousness.
Could this be the case in other conservative areas of the country?
Holy cow, Nadia! What a gutsy and basically Christian idea! And, somewhat contrarian for some in your Red states. The very best of wishes from this person in Toronto, Canada. Who knows, you might get offered a barn/stable for a venue?
I am not affiliated with a church right now but I would so go to hear you preach! I hope you come somewhere in south Texas close enough for me to attend. Boy does Texas ever need your message.
A former pastor, over 15 years ago, used to say "Whenever we build a wall, God is always on the other side." This was long before Trump called for wall building, long before I began to cringe (or mutter curse words) as I go by a house with a political sign for (fill in blank). I'm in a fairly solid blue region, so can't help with churches. But ... yes. Thank you, Nadia.
This felt like a lightning bolt- this is not the moment to concede the Christian faith to nationalists. - I feel challenged (in a good way- by that statement. Thank you. I have much praying/thinking/actioning to do.
Idaho could use some love. Churches that might be interested - St. Michaels Episcopal Cathedral, Cathedral of the Rockies, Beautiful Savior Lutheran. I am sure there are others. Thanks for all you do.
Nadia, what a wonderful vision. I'm in Texas. I'll start putting some bugs into the ears of folks with larger worship spaces. Texans, red and blue, love and work together. We would want to hear your open-hearted preaching that can unite and connect is. THANK YOU!!
Dear Nadia,
I’m a UMC pastor in South Carolina….pretty red here, but not all of us! If you do your Red State Revival….my church will host you in West Columbia, SC! It’ll piss some folks off, but I still run too fast to be burned at the stake!
dkelleyny@gmail.com
So far you would be the closest place for me in NC. I'm praying this happens!
I will def come up to your church from Charleston if Nadia takes you up on this offer! Fingers crossed!!
Charleston South Carolina will be May 23!
Hi Nadia! I am the queer Communications Director of an affirming UMC in Frisco, Texas (and an Iliff alumn💜). We would LOVE to host you. We work hard to be a beacon of love and light in Texas - so much so that we named ourselves Grace Avenue. Please consider adding Texas to your list & let me know what we can do to get you here. Texas needs you! My email is baylee@graceavenue.org.
I’m in Dallas, Baylee. At Northaven UMC. We need to connect! We definitely would love to help with whatever reviving happens, and any opportunities to invite others we might not normally worship with.
Good on you folks.
Well I’m an old them in the Allen area looking for a community - sounds like I need some details about your church
Yes! We need you n Texas and I'm the pastor of an RIC (affirming) church in Richardson, south of Frisco and there are several in Dallas, and we will show up!
And we're Lutheran! I have members because they heard your podcast and thought they'd try us! 😁👍
I celebrate you folks.
I was just going to comment that Texas is a nice little red state that would be happy to welcome you!
I've never before wished that I lived in a red state.
hahaha!
I wish she'd come to Idaho.
My MAGA loving family live there. I'd love to drag them to come see Nadia!
In North Alabama it is. I'm a Episcopalian born into a Southern Baptist family, I get to see it up close but nothing I say seems to help. It only pulls us further apart. I can't keep my mouth shut though, these matters are too important and I can't 1) let my children see me just accepting some of my family's ideals 2) let my grandchildren think that I agree with their their grand uncles and aunts, and their cousins because I quietly went along with everything that was said. Our oldest(11) has already started asking questions so I can't do this anymore. It's not fair to them
Hi Leslie, yes to your comment!! I Love Nadia! We need Nadia! I live in a terribly conservative and religioous area in SE, PA, where no way ever would Nadia be accepted by conservatives.
My concern is, my experience with conservatives who shut down anyone who by them iins judged as a threat to their way - heavily tatooed, uses "naughty words", and lives free - leads me to fear her message may be shut out as a result of their cautious self-righteousness.
Could this be the case in other conservative areas of the country?
I am interested in feedback.
I worry about that, too. Fear of the other is such a common theme in today’s world.
May 23 @Cathedral of the Rockies - Downtown Boise
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Houston, Texas - Please. Texas Democrats and progressives do exist. 😃
Would LOVE to see you in Houston!
I will do my damnedest to come if you're in the Houston area (I live a bit northwest, College Station might be another option!)
I have friends in Houston who would attend!
Holy cow, Nadia! What a gutsy and basically Christian idea! And, somewhat contrarian for some in your Red states. The very best of wishes from this person in Toronto, Canada. Who knows, you might get offered a barn/stable for a venue?
Consider First Baptist Church in Greenville SC. Corner of Faris and Cleveland streets. They hosted the Gay Mens Chorus of SF a few years ago
We need you in Sioux Falls, SD. I will ask Pastor Paul at Peace Lutheran if they have room for that many. I believe they do. He’d love to have you.
Our country needs this, especially in red states.
In smaller states like yours a smaller venue may be just fine! Thanks for asking.
I’m in NW Iowa - 2 hrs from Sioux Falls - I say YES to this! 🙌 Please- we need this in our VERY Red corner of the state/country!
This would be awesome. My church is Trinity Lutheran in Arlington SD
I am not affiliated with a church right now but I would so go to hear you preach! I hope you come somewhere in south Texas close enough for me to attend. Boy does Texas ever need your message.
A former pastor, over 15 years ago, used to say "Whenever we build a wall, God is always on the other side." This was long before Trump called for wall building, long before I began to cringe (or mutter curse words) as I go by a house with a political sign for (fill in blank). I'm in a fairly solid blue region, so can't help with churches. But ... yes. Thank you, Nadia.
Please, pretty please, consider coming to Missouri.
This felt like a lightning bolt- this is not the moment to concede the Christian faith to nationalists. - I feel challenged (in a good way- by that statement. Thank you. I have much praying/thinking/actioning to do.
Grace House Community Church in McKinney TX!!!! (DFW) one of only two fully affirming churches in the county!!
I’ve already suggested First Baptist Church of Salt Lake City, but we can accommodate more than 400. Www.firstbaptist-slc.org
Ah! I’d love to come see you in Salt Lake ❤️🥲
Idaho could use some love. Churches that might be interested - St. Michaels Episcopal Cathedral, Cathedral of the Rockies, Beautiful Savior Lutheran. I am sure there are others. Thanks for all you do.
Nadia, what a wonderful vision. I'm in Texas. I'll start putting some bugs into the ears of folks with larger worship spaces. Texans, red and blue, love and work together. We would want to hear your open-hearted preaching that can unite and connect is. THANK YOU!!
LOVE THIS!! Asking my pastor friends to consider this ASAP! #BHM #MagicCity #Alabama #NorthJefferson