Rev. Lloyd Keigo Wake - Ally
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Rev. Lloyd Keigo Wake - Ally
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Reverend Lloyd Wake and his wife, Marion, met in the Japanese Detainment camps. She participated with him during his ministry and in his activism.
In 1967 he was appointed Minister of Community Life at Glide Memorial Methodist Church. He immersed himself in the issues of the day: supporting and supervising the alternate service of 30 Conscientious Objectors; performing Covenant Services for gay, lesbian and transgender partners; supporting students and faculty during the Third World Strike at SF State.
During his 23 years at Glide Rev. Wake mentored and supported hundreds of community activists – always with kindness, humility and optimism. He helped establish the Asian Law Caucus, serving on its Board for 21 years and as chairperson from 1993-1997; chaired the Wendy Yoshimura Fair Trial Committee; was arrested for a sit-in protest against martial law in the Philippines; participated in human rights support trips to South Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines and Okinawa; taught at the Pacific School of Religion; supported Redress and Reparations for Japanese and Japanese Americans incarcerated during WWII.
In 1967 he was appointed Minister of Community Life at Glide Memorial Methodist Church. He immersed himself in the issues of the day: supporting and supervising the alternate service of 30 Conscientious Objectors; performing Covenant Services for gay, lesbian and transgender partners; supporting students and faculty during the Third World Strike at SF State.
During his 23 years at Glide Rev. Wake mentored and supported hundreds of community activists – always with kindness, humility and optimism. He helped establish the Asian Law Caucus, serving on its Board for 21 years and as chairperson from 1993-1997; chaired the Wendy Yoshimura Fair Trial Committee; was arrested for a sit-in protest against martial law in the Philippines; participated in human rights support trips to South Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines and Okinawa; taught at the Pacific School of Religion; supported Redress and Reparations for Japanese and Japanese Americans incarcerated during WWII.
Source
https://www.nichibei.org/2018/02/obituary-reverend-lloyd-keigo-wake/
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sfgate/name/lloyd-wake-obituary?id=1622385
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sfgate/name/lloyd-wake-obituary?id=1622385
Citation
“Rev. Lloyd Keigo Wake - Ally”, The Historical Development of BIPOC Trans-Spiritual Leadership, LGBTQ Religious Archives Network, accessed December 27, 2024, https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/exhibits/show/bipoc-trans-spiritual/item/2122.