Hello,
We are a gay couple from Bogota Colombia, both Christians for so many years, maintaining a 3 years committed relationship. As you can imagine, it is so difficult for us to serve in our churches here in Colombia because of church legalism, social and family issues and health status.

We have been praying for a long time and searching for opportunities to make our calling to become a reality. Despite the fact we have been working and studying on our churches, and having Christian families, now it became impossible to go on with our ministries.

Here is a brief of our lives.
When I was young, I became Christian mainly searching for answers and a drastic change from my homosexuality. Jesus Christ has been the reason of my life since then, I've been serving in praise and worship, in teaching young people, studying theology, working in a missionary group in my church, even all my family is Christian now.

But the first reason I entered, years ago, in a church was still unsolved, falling and getting up on and on, when I met Edinson in a very similar situation.

Unfortunately, my sexual orientation and the church's point of view about it, are not compatible, so I had to stop working when I was forced to "go out" to my Pastor and church authorities. I really miss the opportunity of having a ministry and serving The Lord.

I was looking for some information about what we can do when I found MCC Toronto on the internet. We were exited noticing that your Church is open for people like us and there is a place to work and serve others.

We are being sincere. We are asking you for some help. It could be, firstly, the possibility of going there, to Canada, to volunteer with your Church as a Christian couple, and become part of your community (we are not sure what is it depending on, but we are just searching for a way).
Any help you could give us in this aspect (information or direct helping), would be nice. Also, we know there is a possibility of doing this, asking for refuge in Canada due to our sexual orientation and the homophobia and intolerance here in Colombia and in our churches. It is important for us to find what you know about this issue and if you could give us some information.

Right now, as we write this, we are praying to God, asking Him for guide and His approval for our plans. But, we also know this is up to you if you decide to answer back our letter with what you think about our intentions. However, we appreciate the fact that you read this.

Yours in Christ,

Anonymous Author from Colombia (To protect privacy & reproduced with permission)