Considered one of the greatest preachers of his generation, Peter Gomes spent most of his career teaching at Harvard University. He came out as gay in 1991 and became a staunch advocate of acceptance of homosexuality in American society and religion. He was particularly well-known for his sermon following the attacks of September 11, 2001. His 1996 book entitled The Good Book: Reading the Bible with Mind and Heart was heralded as “Easily the best contemporary book on the Bible for thoughtful people.”

Rev. Peter J. Gomes
May 22, 1942 – February 28, 2011
Submitted by our members in 2011.