San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Lavender Pen Tour - Greenville, SC

At First Baptist Church Greenville, SC with the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir.

[@auskinboy]

I have come back to this concert so many times. EVERY time I am still blown away by the magic of this concert, that night. Thank you, all of you, so much.

[@andrewben4735]

Wow! I must say I was kind of disappointed HOWEVER only in the fact that SFGMC was within 2 hours of my home twice in one week and I was unaware, I would certainly have taken time off work to travel to see these concerts, I have watched this concert in its entirety several times and my favorite parts many more times, I have to really commend the pastor and the congregation of this church for extending and hosting this concert. I can assure you not many other baptist churches (if any) were knocking down the doors to extend such an invitation. Hearing Tim Seling give his testimony of being a music minister and praying that God relieve him of the yolk of "being gay" reminded me of my own. I prayed this same prayer for many years and found my life partner approx 25 years ago. I would never have dreamed that being gay would be as accepted as it is now, and to have a gay men's chorus in a baptist church, now that is movement. My favorite song of this concert has to be God Bless the outcast. Andrew Caldwell has the perfect voice for this song and I listen to it as often as possible and cry almost every time. I truly hope that anyone in attendance or watching this concert, can grasp the concept of Love Can Build a Bridge. Again, my most sincere greatest wishes for SFGMC and the work they perform throughout this country and their eventual international tour.

[@Kthree1995]

What a wonderful concert and gift. Great testimony from the director. I miss living in San Francisco.

[@bashkillszombies]

The director also put on a great musical about Afghanistani dancing boys, where one particular boy gets buggered by dirty old men so often he realises he likes it and rather than quitting at 16 he wants to continue on. They seem to really, really like children as a theme. Funny that.

[@mikeyphilliplowe]

Patsy Cline stole the show for me xxx and then the color in colerado made me spit out my tea. Fabulously spirited speeches and singing loved u guys

[@Eunicepmb]

As an Evangelical CHRISTIAN I Love You Jim for creating this space!!

[@kevwery]

I am so grateful that this church welcomed you .... that is what Christian love is all about... My Savior Jesus, never said anything wrong about my lifestyle... so I know Jesus loves me and every one of you on that stage!!!! AMAZING!

[@39neilm19]

I was totally moved by this outpouring of love and imagine in a Southern Baptist Church, wow, fantastic singing choral and all the wonderful soloist, being a member of a gay chorus in Toronto ON I will be forwarding this link to many of my friends thank you Justin for posting this wonderful and meaningful performance!!

[@hibiscus09]

They're Cooperative Baptists -- more progressive than Southern Baptists. They left the Southern Baptist convention back in the 80s because they had issues with them putting women in leadership positions.

[@vincentbarrios5872]

I am very proud.

[@helmitpeak]

fabulous, great performance

[@djmp311]

Had the great fortune to see this live, it was a gift!

[@wandafudge3874]

Wonderful! I laughed, I cried, and felt the magic.

[@usflyboy]

I saw them in Charlotte on Saturday. Amazing!

[@yesjim]

Lovely

[@DavidMiller.93]

How have I not seen this before today?! :O I'm proud to be gay and proud to be a Christian. GOD IS LOVE & LOVE IS LOVE!!!!

[@Chesterbarnes1]

God help us in these last days

[@Chesterbarnes1]

Who is that tremendous ORGANIST?

[@hermestri4593]

This aged like milk, remember people "They are coming for your children."

[@garrettcollins5473]

Who is the organist? He's fantastic!

[@eddiemorris5599]

This is not a Southern Baptist Church.

[@RandomPoolGuy84]

They're coming for your children.

[@jonathanmcdaniel1040]

Matthew 18:6 - This entire congregation would be better off with millstones...

[@tomfinland9572]

BIG DISAPOINTMENT........ came to hear the power of the Gay Men's Chorus....... the Oakland Choir was a mistake to let them tag along.. the female vocalists were terrible, screeching, not singing....... the focus was lost totally. The Oakland Choir was just noise. It's like they tried to put the Gay Men's Choir inthe back seat. Would be nice to have a Gay Men's Chorus ONLY without the silliness and the "comedy".. they are powerful singers.. BIG LET-DOWN

[@krloskzod]

Nambla

[@PersonWithFace]

Gay

[@anasanchez6578]

This is sad

[@manbtm1]

Such a good Christian

[@martinwright4526]

not the place for that kind of etertainment. surprised that southern baptist would go along w/ this program. the Bible says..."rather worship God than man...there is a way that seemeth right unto man, but the end thereof is death...". it isn't the person God hates, it is the sin, and this matter is plainly unacceptable (abomidoable) in both O.T. and the N. T.

[@justingarrison9231]

I have a suspicion that you don't take all parts of the Old and New Testaments literally, but it doesn't matter. This was a beautiful concert celebrating unity and the fact that sometimes our differences can in fact help bring us together. I saw many of those grown men crying at different parts of this concert, several who had not been in a church in 20-30 years, but were welcomed by this gracious congregation. Watch the entire video, specifically when the director talks about his experiences as young gay Christian, and then tell me how shunning people based on who they love does any good for anyone. It took a long time for Christianity to move past its blatant acceptance of slavery and racism. I suspect (and hope) than it won't take nearly as long for the majority of churches to move past bigotry and begin accepting all people as equals, regardless of their gender, lifestyle, or choice of partner. God bless.

[@shzron1946]

you said it yourself--it is not the person God hates, it is the sin--and singing is not a sin. Listen to the reverend and host of this concert. Learn something.

[@kflo2972]

Amen!

[@leerhode1021]

Hey Self Righteous Person, what did Jesus say on the subject? I'll wait.

[@spudboyfan1286]

#1: What is "etertainment"? #2: It is sad you found this video as an opportunity to use selective passages to justify your own hatred. You're really missing the point in a big way. So sad.

[@MrGuillenreyes]

Muy mal, y en la iglesia!

[@3vimages471]

EeeeWWWWWWWWWWWWWWwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww dirty.