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The Role of Faith for the Military Chaplain

Monday October 17, 2011 12:19 +0000 ⋅ 4 Comments ⋅ Rev. David

In the fall of 2011 I was honored to attend the first ever OutServe Leadership Conference. This was the first time for this organization of LGB persons actively serving in the military to gather publicly, since such public gatherings and recognition was made possible by the repeal of Don’t Ask, … Read more →

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Why I’m Not Celebrating the Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Tuesday September 20, 2011 10:48 +0000 ⋅ 5 Comments ⋅ Rev. David

It may not be something that is in the minds of most of the public, but today, September 20th, has been a date on my mind for these last two months. It is a day long hoped for, long worked for, and dreamed of by many. It is a day … Read more →

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