Openly Episcopal Man Joins Village People

[Chris Lockley]

I received the following today from a Lectionary preaching list. Originally it came from an Anglican Music list. I hope some of you enjoy it!   Shalom/Salam, Chris   Chris Lockley Mission Consultant Mid North Coast Presbytery Uniting Church in Australia     Openly Episcopal Man Joins Village People:  Controversy Threatens to Tear Disco Band Asunder    by Andy Borowitz    For the first time in their three decades of existence, the disco  band The Village People have inducted an openly Episcopal man,  igniting a controversy  that threatens to tear the fabled group  asunder.  Holding a press conference  in New York City today, The Construction Worker, a prominent member  of The Village People since its inception in the 1970's, urged  "tolerance and understanding" for its latest member, The Episcopal  Guy, who joined the group over the weekend.    "From the start, The Village People have been all about  inclusiveness," The Construction Worker said. "And introducing The  Episcopal Guy as our latest member is part of that tradition."    While The Indian Chief and The Fireman were reportedly in agreement  with The  Construction Worker about including The Episcopal Guy in  the band, The Policeman, The Cowboy, and the Leather-clad Guy were  reportedly opposed, creating speculation that The Village People  might split up into two smaller, somewhat less influential disco  bands.