June 19, 2004
Village People
I wish I had thought of this myself and didn’t have to plagiarize it, but actually it is the sort of thing I would think up if only I weren’t generally so serious-minded. I can’t remember where I found it, but here goes, anyhow. — JLD
“For the first time in their three decades of existence, the disco band The Village People have inducted an openly Episcopal man, igniting a controversy that threatens to tear the fabled group asunder.
“In a recent press conference, The Construction Worker, a prominent member of the band since its inception in the 1970’s, urged ‘tolerance and understanding’ for its latest member, The Episcopal Guy, who joined the group just recently.
” ‘From the start, The Village People have been all about inclusiveness,’ The Construction Worker said. ‘And introducing The Episcopal Guy as our latest member is part of that tradition.’
” The Indian Chief and The Fireman were reportedly in agreement with The Construction Worker about including The Episcopal Guy in the band, but The Policeman, The Cowboy, and the Leather-clad Guy were reportedly opposed, creating speculation that The Village People might split up into two or more smaller, somewhat less influential disco bands.”
I loved reading your bit, “The Village People” and your Out of Nowhere column as well as Covenant. I just discovered your writing thanks to a posting to Integrity News from Elizabeth Keaton +. I am an active layperson in St. Francis by the Lake Episcopal Church in the Diocese of West Texas. The fundies are prominent here but we progressives continue hugging them as often as we can. I will be a regular reader of your columns. Thank you
Comment by John E. Carter — June 19, 2004 @ 4:49 pm
I’ve been reading your blog now for a few weeks and like it. I don’t remember where I found you… another Anglican-related blog? I can’t remember. I just like your blog! I lived over 20 years in the Diocese of Texas (St. Stephen’s/Houston), now back East (where I grew up as a kid/teen) in the Diocese of Vermont (Cathedral Church of St Paul/Burlington). Cheers!
Comment by Jay — June 20, 2004 @ 8:02 am