Our world today feels as if it is at odds with itself. Chaos, violence, greed, corruption, and injustice seem to be the headliners everywhere we turn. However, for “such a time as this,” people of faith are called to drink deeply from the well of Love, Hope and Strength. In so doing, we can then be co-creators with the Divine to bring about a Just and Equitable world.

Rev. Dr. Pat Langlois, Senior Pastor of MCC United Church of Christ in the Valley, is a tireless activist who draws strength from her faith. As pastor and as the co-president of Los Angeles Queer Interfaith Clergy Council, she oftentimes finds herself on the “front lines,” most recently at school board meetings supporting our Queer Youth. She currently lives in Castaic with her five four-legged furry friends; her partner, Marianne; and with the joy of her heart, her teenage daughter, Ray.