On Sunday, Jim Kruse sat with congregants as guest pastor Bill Norton delivered a sermon titled What Looks Like Defeat Is Victory in the Making.. The invitation came after the Crossroads staff saw this video of David preaching at Columbus Christian Center in May on Christian engagement in public policy, and the medical and political movement to put children on dangerous cross-sex hormones and sterilizing puberty blockers. A photo of Clemons was not immediately available, authorities said. We desire to be a church with relevant teaching, honest friendships, heart-felt contemporary music that expresses our love for God, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere where God changes lives. The Catholic archdiocese in Seattle and the Episcopal Church in D.C. and Virginia are Sign upfor our weekly newsletters to get the latest on the news, things to do and places to eat delivered right to your inbox. I have some sad news to talk to you about right Special Offers and UpdatesCCV may send all new members a welcoming email to verify password and username. Times Staff Writer. I not only heard from black leaders, but heard white leaders telling the truth about racial history and the transformative power of empathy, he wrote. Some large churches have pushed back on public health recommendations from local officials. "As the senior pastor I should have been the first person to talk on that topic since we never have.". On Thursday, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints canceled services indefinitely. What organization collects the information. How Palm Springs ran out Black and Latino families to build a fantasy for rich, white people, 17 SoCal hiking trails that are blooming with wildflowers (but probably not for long! Discussing transgenderism with empathy and care. "Our church is in the difficult place of the radical middle. Clemons, who worked at Crossroads Community Church from 2006 through September 2015, had been accusedof having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl who had long been in his program. What happened at Pacific Crossroads Church. Parker and Denver police are looking for any possible further victims or witnesses to the alleged abuse.