Guys—I heard the same thing a while back about some gay group that was renting out a church’s parish hall and doing what Drift said.
I think they were kicked out after the parishoners caught wind of it, and the church may not have known the details of these bingo nights, but I’m pretty sure it happened.
It wasn’t church sponsored, though. I think I read about it in the National Catholic Register or something....I’ll check it out. :-(
Here’s some other links I found regarding the goings on at this ‘church’
http://www.qdomine.com/Morality_pages/MHR.htm
September 29, 2007: Most Holy Redeemer parish hosts “SF Desperate Divas 2008 Drag Grand Calendar Pageant” in Ellard Hall. “Twelve of the Bay Area’s Most Delicious Drag Divas will compete for the Crown and Title of Miss Desperate Dive 2008.” Event is published in the “Gay Event Listing” section of “SF Station” webpage, and other “alternative” media: (Video available at link)
http://www.sfbaytimes.com/index.php?sec=article&article_id=5496
The long awaited return of the Castro’s longest running Bingo – Revival Bingo —kicked off at Ellard Hall on Sept. 7 at 100 Diamond Street and 18th in the heart of the Castro. The new home includes more space, more seating capacity, a big stage, and a brand new sound & video system (thanks to Dave the bear) with all players on one main floor instead of having to hang from the rafters at the old venue. There are now three professional video screens replacing the old board with colored dry markers.
http://www.aegis.com/news/sfe/2006/SE061102.html this story tells how the church canceled the bingo events after receiving complaints.
http://www.thesisters.org/revivalbingo_refunds.html this story tells how they issues refunds for the canceled event.
http://www.traditioninaction.org/HotTopics/a02xAlert_MFR_Engel.html here’s another delightful story of the typical mass at this ‘church’
” Masses at MHR are highly innovative. The congregation holds hands for the Our Father and remains standing for the Consecration. The church has an excellent choir, but the highlight of the service is the kiss of peace with everyone mulling around the pews hugging and kissing everyone else. Same-sex partners openly embrace and kiss on the lips”