06/19/2026
This week, we're honored to highlight Franklin and share a piece of his story. Franklin shares this message with us:
" I have always believed in God, but questioned what often felt like the performance of church. Still, I gravitated toward religious spaces out of familiarity and a genuine desire to be a good Christian. I’ve experienced my share of trauma in those spaces, yet my faith never truly wavered. The Holy Trinity had a way of holding onto me even when I struggled to hold on myself.
When I finally embraced my authentic self and chose to show up as my complete, whole person, my faith didn’t shrink, it deepened. For the first time, I felt truly seen.
Finding DCC has felt like a homecoming. Every Sunday carries the possibility of hearing from a phenomenal teacher or connecting with people from different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life. After a long journey of searching for a community that honors both my faith and my values, I’ve found that place. I’m grateful to share my gifts here and even more grateful to finally belong somewhere that receives all of me. "