(WNCN) – People in Durham on Saturday found a unique way to oppose a decision by leaders of the United Methodist Church and support members of the Triangle’s LGBTQ community. They packed the Calvary United Methodist Church for what was an event called “Drag Me to Church.” “It brings such good and positive energy, which is really what we wanted this to be about,” Calvary UMC Pastor Chris Agoranos said.
For Agoranos, he’s behind all members. “I told them as my pastor that I love them, and that I’m committed to them,” he said. This is after leaders with the United Methodist Church decided to uphold a ban on same-sex marriage, and ordaining LGBTQ clergy. “Our voice of resistance to that is to be a space of celebration, that holds space for everybody, that loves and affirms everybody,” Agoranos said. READ MORE
