Peggy Garrigues is the pastor of Clawson United Methodist Church. Last August she came out as a "non-practicing" lesbian (one not in a relationship). According to DS Rev. Melanie Carey, she is still "a clergy member in good standing" in our conference. While Rev. Garrigues will continue to serve as pastor in Clawson, a few members left, taking a substantial amount of church donations with them. That has put the church in a precarious financial position.
To give the church some breathing room to heal, grow, and thrive, it is hosting a benefit concert titled "Singing for Love & Justice" on Saturday, March 8 at 7:00. Your presence and donations will provide much healing support. Please come!
The concert will feature:
Spectrum Singers, a new interfaith and multicultural ensemble of Metro Detroit.
One Voice Chorus, a premier LGBT ensemble of the Detroit Area.
Musicians of Clawson United Methodist Church.
Isaac and Jeremiah Garrigues-Cortelyou (Peggy's sons, both classical vocalists).
The church is at 205 N. Main Street, Clawson, MI 48017. If you can't make the concert, donations can be mailed to the church.
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