Rev. Dr. Jacob Buchholz shares about his own personal journey becoming the pastor of Open and Affirming congregations including Claremont United Church of Christ which celebrates 30 years as an Open and Affirming congregation this year. Pastor Jacob will also share his commitment to lifting up how Scripture supports the LGBTQ+ community and will walk us through two favorite passages of his from Isaiah and the Book of Acts which illuminate how God welcomes everyone into the divine family.