Clementa C. Pinckney

Our calling is not just within the walls of the congregation, but we are part of the life and community in which our condition resides.

I always felt God had called me to serve within the church because of what the church stands for. This has always been home.

I hope I can live up to the faith that has been put in me to do a good job.

Why do men fight who were born to be brothers?

Before I die, I will preach to the Muslims in the Arab world. I will preach in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Iran. I will preach in Tehran. I will do it under the umbrella of God. And see its impact.

I have a naturally camp sensibility and a camp sense of humour. I love the icons that gay people love.