Reverend Cecil Williams, social activist and co-founder of San Francisco's GLIDE Foundation, is stepping down after 60 years, he said in a letter to the staff sent out on Tuesday.
, is stepping down from the church after 60 years, he said in a letter to the staff sent out on Tuesday.The video in the media player above is not related to the current story. The"As I make this transition, I want to impress how important it is that you understand why we are here and the importance of our purpose and our mission, Williams said in his letter. "The essence of GLIDE begins and ends with love. This has been the case for the past 60 years, and it will continue to be so.
Williams continued by saying it is time for GLIDE to "continue to evolve," and to "keep building" for the community and beyond. Williams was appointed minister to GLIDE in 1964, transforming the idea of a church's role in contemporary society by opening its doors for everyone with unconditional love and acceptance.He challenged his congregation to take action by feeding the hungry, providing outreach for runaways, prostitutes and drug addicts and performing same-sex unions for the LGBTQ+ community. Williams is of the first ministers to take a public stand for same-sex couples., died in 2021 at the age of 80.
In closing his letter to the staff, Williams said he will not disappear, but will continue to stand midst of the people. "I do not want fanfare or big announcements, only that you honor me and Janice by staying inspired, staying focused, working in unity and loving all those who come to GLIDE. That is the legacy - love is present, it is real, we must walk it and talk it," he wrote.
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