Patrick, thanks for writing with so much honesty and heart, trying to reconcile both your faith and your sexuality. In my Christian church my dear friends are a gay couple, married with adopted children and very much a part of our church family in every way. They are a better model of good parenting and Christian faith and love than many heterosexual couples, and are accepted and embraced by our faith community. I hope you find great fulfillment, happiness and joy both in your service to our Lord who created us all as we are, and in your love life.