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Vision Cathedral's Bishop Advocates Joy Amid LGBTQ+ Attacks

1/22/2026

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Bishop O.C. Allen III of Vision Cathedral in Atlanta says the church faces an urgent mission amid attacks on LGBTQ+ communities.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Vision Cathedral has grown from small gatherings into a diverse congregation with varied political views.
Allen advocates for joy as resistance and for safe spaces to ensure faith is coupled with justice to drive change.

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Bishop O.C. Allen III of Vision Cathedral in Atlanta says the church faces an urgent mission amid attacks on LGBTQ+ communities.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Vision Cathedral has grown from small gatherings into a diverse congregation with varied political views.
Allen advocates for joy as resistance and for safe spaces to ensure faith is coupled with justice to drive change.