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Bishop Abrams in 2014 knew that God still had a “call” on her life and that she still had a burning to preach and pastor God’s people, so she opened a new church in Silver Spring, MD, Empower-ment Liberation Cathedral, which is a church that celebrates LGBTQ Christians. She has been bringing healing to the community through her ministry and her testimony. Bishop Abrams now has a ministry that reaches people all across the globe through social media, live stream, and YouTube. Bishop Abrams and her wife, Bishop Emeritus Diana Williams are committed to justice work and advocacy in the LGBT community. ELC is affiliated with Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptist and Metropolitan Community Churches. Bishop Abrams understands that there is an intersectional point between faith and orientation, and God meets us there.&#13;
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