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This is The Church of my ancestors, who came here from Puerto Rico and became one of the founding families of FSUMC.
Audrey Oquendo
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I love The People's Church because as El Barrio... it is not a place where you live but rather it's a place that lives in you
Ray Perez
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"In a world fraught with climate crises, war, and colonial legacies perpetuating division, FSUMC-The People's Church guides us to interrogate our past, respond in the present, and collectively forge a future of justice, love, and freedom. Embodying the Young Lords' 1969 vision, this is what Church means to us today."
Dr. Jorge Rodriguez
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Blessings all. Born and raised here in El Barrio, a child of God, I sought to find my spiritual family as a child. I always knew there was God. I entered the church known as Hosanna Christian Fellowship when I was sixteen. I felt God's love and presence there. My dad spoke passionately of The Young Lords, the takeover, and their love for the community and those in need. Unfortunately, I became a stray a year later. The church visited my home to pray for me and judged my living situation, my family, and then partner. I attended a vendor's event at FSUMC - the People's Church. Pastor Dolimar was on the stage singing, Poetry followed. The community was together in a place I once called home. I visited the Church again for Sunday service. I met Pastor Jonathan, who had preached in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, as a child. His preaching of Pride 🌈 Community went straight to my heart. You see, my family is also Pride and from Puerto Rico. I saw myself in his words. Pastor Dolimar sealed the deal with, "Come all as you are, the good, the parts you think no one loves -- here you're loved, God loves you." I ran home to share the news with my daughter. My grandson was baptized at FSUMC The People's Church, by my God-chosen pastors, in the presence of my brothers and sisters. FSUMC is my home. It's not just a building. It is the heart of El Barrio. I see my brothers and sisters in its leaders and service to our community. I'm proud to be a member of FSUMC - The People's Church. My home, my chosen God family. From a humble servant of God and lover of all humanity. ❣️🌈🙏
Carmen M. Rosado
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"At The People's Church, I found a sanctuary where my entire being — gay, Puerto Rican, Methodist, passionate about singing and worship — coexists without compromise, embraced by a theology of liberation that ignites my spirit with fire and justice."
Jonathan Cintron
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I love being part of this church because its connections to the community and because it is driven by the people
Marina Ortiz
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I love The People's Church because its history and legacy, and because it is The Peope's Church.
Otis Johnson
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"I love the way justice and liberation energize our spirituality! I am in awe at the way that this vision helps unite us. This church is for everyone who knows, in their bones, that things are not as God intended — and wants to make a difference in the here and now!"
Nozomi Ikuta
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I love The People's Church because this church doesn't discriminate against anyone and it has motivated my mom to get more active.
Justin Perez
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"Being here has been a gift to me; this place is amazing and feels like home. This church has been very important to me due to its connections with the Hispanic community. It's been a long time since I've felt worship in this way—the people's worship. I am tired of pretending and being in places where I don't belong, but here, I get it. I truly feel it and I am thankful to God for that. We have to share with others what is happening here."
Daisy Tavarez
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For a long time, I looked for my forever home… And I found it at the Peoples Church. I feel welcome and know I can be myself. I have seen that once you come to this place, the peace is so serene you really don't want to leave.
Annette C Dejesus
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"It's called The People's Church because it is for everyone. It's not just for a specific group or race, nor is it limited to any particular gender. It's simply for THE PEOPLE."
Veronica Miller
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You can come as you are, there's no judgment, and you can be yourself. It's a Free Sprit type of environment. which is what I love."
Deborah Cardona
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I love this church because I feel accepted and loved by all the members. I’ve found a new home where I am able to worship as I am. Thank you for accepting me.
Bianca Colon
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I found The People’s Church on my path of healing. Stopping by one day to donate, joined a Zumba class then become a church member. The feeling of community and family I’ve never felt before at any church I’ve been to. I truly believe that GOD made me walk through the doors of The People’s Church for personal Self Love & Self Care that has led to creating SelfCare SelfLove Saturday Ministry, providing awareness of Holistic Mental Health tools to the community where I was born and raised.
Tanya Sanchez
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Hello, my name is Luna, and what I love most about the people’s church is I can come as who I am. I grew up very religious and for many years lost my way from the church. I am Queer and trans and so I had a lot of trauma growing up in the church, and recently, about two months ago, I found my way back into this space, and I’ve been shown nothing but love and acceptance and joy. I now have a new family and I look forward every Sunday to coming here and growing with my new community.
Luna Diaz
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I’m Sha’Quila Kitty Roberts and I am praise and worship leader at the church and I started singing there about two years ago, and I love everything about it. Not only do I love the church and the word, I love everything about it. Jonathan saw something in me and asked me to be the worship leader at the church. I didn’t think twice about it, and how much of a blessing it was, but I should’ve! I should’ve seen how big this was. He jumped at me and I jumped at accepting it because of Christ, because where two or more are gathered… He saw the Christ in me. Dorlimar… everybody! I love you guys!
Sha’Quila Kitty Roberts
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