By Rev. Aaron LauerIn her poem “You’ve Got to Start Somewhere,” Deborah Landau writes about the “gorgeous art of breathing.” Our lives have become so hectic, spurred by technology, the…
By Rev. Aaron Lauer“When did you know?” is a question that all LGBTQ+ people have been asked at least once in our lives. And the answer depends on how specific…
By Rev. Aaron LauerThere is a common saying in the church, “When you are diagnosed with cancer, the church fills your refrigerator with meals and your mailbox with cards. When…
By Rev. Aaron LauerOne of the most frequent questions I get asked as a pastor is “What should I call you? Are you Reverend? Pastor? Father?” And my response is…
By Pastor Aaron LauerDid you know that one of the busiest days of the year for a gay bar is Christmas Day? And I have to admit, it makes a…
By Rev. Aaron Lauer“Let us love one another because love is a gift from God.” - 1 John 4:7I once had an acquaintance say to me, “Obviously, being gay isn’t…
By Rev. Aaron LauerIf I had to pick the gayest of holidays, I would have to say Christmas tops the list. All the decorations, the dazzling lights, the flirtatious kisses…
By Rev. Aaron LauerAs a pastor, people often tell me, “I don’t pray,” or “I don’t know how to pray,” or, probably my favorite, “My prayers are really bad!”My usual response…
By Rev. Aaron LauerAs summer comes to a close, walking around my neighborhood in the evening becomes more and more pleasant with each passing day. The cooler weather means my…
“You’re only 70 years old?,” my friend asked with great surprise.“Only 70? That’s pretty good for South Florida,” I proudly replied. No, my friend was not referring to my age. I…
By Pastor Aaron LauerI can still remember sitting on the couch at middle school youth group and hearing my pastor say these words: “Being gay means a life of loneliness,…
By Rev. Aaron James Lauer | Lead Pastor - United Church of Christ Fort LauderdaleGrowing up, I was never much of a morning person. I was a bigger fan of the…