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Pillar of Love Fellowship at the Center on Halsted

When the whole Reverend Wright brouhaha came to the fore, occasionally a fellow gay (typically a Clinton supporter) would moan, “I can just imagine how he is with gay people,” referring, no doubt, to the stereotype that gay-bashing is the norm within African-American communities. But actually, as reported by Windy City Times, many black gays and lesbians came out in defense of Reverend Wright because of his (and Trinity United’s) tradition of support of GLBTQ people. Doing just as much to debunk the stereotype, but with less Clinton bashing, is the Pillar of Love Fellowship, a self-described “radically inclusive, justice-minded ministry” in the African-American spiritual tradition, open to all but catering particularly to the spiritual needs of GLBTQ folk. Helmed by openly lesbian pastor Phyllis Pennese (whose sermons frequently draw on examples from gay culture), it meets at the Center on Halsted every Sunday from 1 to 3 PM. 3656 N. Halsted, 773-472-6469, pillaroflove.org. —Kathie Bergquist

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Broadway United Methodist Church

 3338 N. Broadway, 773-348-2679, brdwyumc.org.

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