Rev. Ben Wideman

10/11/2020

Happy National Coming Out Day!

10/06/2020

Thomas’ words that argue the Obergefell v. Hodges case, "enables courts and governments to brand religious adherents who believe that marriage is between one man and one woman as bigots, making their religious liberty concerns that much easier to dismiss." is biased and nearsighted, and totally overlooks an evolving Church that is wonderfully made up of all couples.

The Church is a better and more loving place when our LGBT siblings are wholeheartedly present and affirmed there. Society is a much better and more loving place when our LGBT siblings are wholeheartedly present and affirmed there.

Perhaps if Judge Thomas had met some of the incredible LGBT couples that I know he would think differently.

This minister stands for marriage equality. 👋 🌈

Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Samuel Alito, lashed out on Monday at the religious liberty implications of the Supreme Court's 2015 decision that cleared the way for same-sex marriage nationwide.

02/03/2020

09/05/2019

It was an honor to be a part of this film series. Watch it now at

https://sites.psu.edu/huminfocus/ep-2-focus-on-immigration/

Mark your calendars for September 5th, 4:00-6:00 pm, as we are celebrating the release of our video series HumInFocus's Episode 2, Making Home: Migration, Mobility, Hospitality! Join us for the premiere showing at Foster Auditorium next week, which will be followed by a panel discussion featuring an impressive line-up of humanities scholars from around the university.

And not to worry if you can't be there in person as we'll be live-streaming the event -- more details on how to access the broadcast will be coming soon. Stay tuned!

08/27/2019

A Franciscan Blessing for

06/03/2019

An absolute honor to officiate at this wedding!

05/03/2019

I’ve got deep gratitude for the vast connected community I exist in my role as a minister