Friday, July 30, 2010
Partner Benefits Achieved!
I just had to share this with everyone. Yesterday Gary's Blue Cross card came in the mail. He is now officially carried on my policy from the ELCA as my same-sex partner. He's treated just like any other hetero spouse with all the same benefits. There are a few tax implications since we are not legally married but some day those will cease to exist as well. It makes me proud to be pastor in the ELCA. I now feel fully supported by my denomination that now supports my family just like any other pastor's family. Praise God!
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That's awesome! Congrats!
What would be the best comment? I could go with the simple "Hurrah!" I could think about my relatives, so many church workers supported by the ELCA, while folks like you were not. But that might make me feel sad, not celebratory, as the occasion demands. So instead, I'll say, "Welcome home," but I'm really saying it to the ELCA, since you've been home all along. The Prodigal Church returns!
This is wonderful. It's been a long time coming, but we celebrate the inclusiveness and work for more.
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