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Vincent Lachina

Rev. Vincent Lachina has served as Planned Parenthood Regional Chaplain for the last 13 years, providing support to patients and community members in Washington, Alaska, Idaho and Hawaii. Additionally, Lachina works to create an active network of progressive congregations in the Northwest who support reproductive justice for women. He is an adjunct member of Planned Parenthood's Clergy Advocacy Board, which provides guidance and advocacy on reproductive health and justice issues nationwide, and has served on the Board of Directors of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project.
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My Life As A Cosmetic Christian

I made sure I flinched when anyone used even a hint of a curse word because proper clergy should always do that and Proverbs says, “A word fitly spoken. . .” I was, in truth, a cosmetic Christian.
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One White Man in an African-American World

In the beginning, that discomfort was awkward, but by the end of the conference, I had come to understand that unless and until I became uncomfortable with my white privilege, I would never change.  And change, I came to realize, was something I desperately needed.
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The need to ‘get real’ with curriculum

The truth is, there’s a much better way to deal with securing a solid base of sex education for our kids and grandkids.  Spokane schools have a golden opportunity of adopting a remarkable curriculum called “Get Real.”
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“Rapping preachers” photo shows how times are changing

The reality is that it isn’t cute, or appropriate, or sensitive or Christian. It is, however, indicative of the white male dominance of an entire denomination that once focused on mission and ministry.
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Unlikely Feminist: A Male Perspective on Women in the Church

The role of women in the church is one of evolution and change. It should give all of us reason to celebrate when women are recognized as leaders in local congregations and denominations.
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Churches and False Advertising: Is everyone really welcome?

There underneath the name of the church in letters even larger than the church’s name were the words, “Everyone welcome.” It struck me as odd that a congregation would display that phrase since I know both the minister and the church’s lack of inclusion, and I am sure that invitation might not actually be true.
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Who Is Answering the Call to Ministry?

The reality is that fewer young adults are going into ministry, and those who do choose an option other than as a parish minister
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