‘Every church needs a drag queen’
One of Bolz-Weber’s more memorable accidental saints is Stewart, the drag queen. Nadia declared, “Every church needs a drag queen.” After that gentle sucker punch evoked the inevitable collective guffaw from the Calvin audience, she explained.

Stewart is on House for All Sinners and Saints’ liturgical team. One Sunday morning as they were planning the service, Nadia received a text from Rachel. She was in Grand Rapids, attending the church of her childhood. Weeping, she wrote, “I’m not allowed to take communion in my own church.”

Not missing a beat after hearing this, Stewart out-pastored the pastor: “Well, then, we have to take communion for Rachel to the airport when she comes home.” So they did – and Grace won the day. I’ve slightly known only one drag queen. If I ever get to Denver again, I’m going to worship at House for All. I’m sure I’ll recognize Stewart.