— Richard KatsudaFor so many years.

this isn’t just a Latino issuethe Centenary congregation reflected the societal views at the time: they ranged from those who believed the statement in the Book of Discipline that homosexuality was incompatible with Christian teaching to those who were fully accepting of people for who they were.

was invited to talk about the destructiveness of this therapy that often led to depression and suicide.their encounters as they explored who they really were.Lori Matsuno displaying the Reconciling Church banner.

welcoming all to worship at Centenary.We rejoiced in this milestone with a special worship service.

Cortez talked about his journey as a Southern Baptist minister with a very negative view on homosexuality to a vocal advocate for the gay community.

neighbors of one of his congregation members.Dianne Kubota Hamano (1961)Second row

Maddox and I will always remember this special day with Capt.and the two had a difficult relationship.

appeared on stage with actress Dawnn Lewis.Other ships named after Southern California cities included the Alhambra.