Coffee with Eric Jackson

Rev. Eric Jackson's quote from the Freedom New Hampshirewebsite
jumped out at me. Perhaps it should not be outstanding that a
pastor is firmly standing up for transgender people. As humans we
shouldn't be surprised anymore that God surprises us with
naturally occurring phenomena. It makes sense to be surprised
at what the surprise isbut decreasingly so that
there is a surprise at all. God has got us beat, hands down, in
the creation department.  Now can we stop hurting the souls,
transgender and everyone else, who are blessings in God's
beautifully diverse Creation? This pastor and Hartford
Seminarydoctoral student is helping all of us understand that
God's love is for everyone.


"I believe in the radically inclusive love of God. This love
extends to all of creation--including our transgender brothers
and sisters-and calls me to support transgender equality in New
Hampshire. At Smith Memorial UCC we are proud to welcome ALL of
God's children to our congregation." -Rev. Eric Jackson


Eric Jackson received his Master of Divinity from Drew
Theological Seminaryand is clergy in the United Church of Christ.
Eric is currently the senior pastor at Brookside Congregational
Church. When asked he said he'd apply the following hashtags to
describe himself: #coffeefiend #pastor and #activist. If you or
your congregation want any resources or assistance for making
your faith community more multi-cultural or more multi-racial
then you can contact Eric at pastor@brooksidecc.org.
LINKS:

Sponsor: United Faith Leaders


Freedom New Hampshire


Drew Theological Seminary


Hartford Seminary


Brookside Congregational Church