This story from the Babylon Bee (a completely reliable source of news, and besides everything on the Internet is true), reveals the truth about the Dakota Avenue Christian Church’s youth program:
“Scandal erupted at Dakota Avenue Christian Church on Sunday, as it was revealed that beloved and long-standing youth pastor Blake Dickinson, who goes by the name “Rhino,” was actually just a homeless guitar player that had wandered into a service several years ago.
“An internal investigation revealed that Dickinson had been sitting on the corner of Dakota Avenue and First Street one summer morning, playing acoustic covers of Radiohead songs in hopes of scoring some change from passersby. Wandering into the church to ask if he could use the restroom, he was immediately assumed to be the new youth pastor, due to the guitar he was carrying, as well as his unkempt looks, Birkenstock sandals, and distinct patchouli scent.”
This raises the question: Who, exactly, is the youth advisor at the Dakota Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church next door?
Well they don’t exactly have one listed though they have a picture of someone with a guitar in the latest newsletter. I note my local UU congregation has one with long hair who sings; should I be worried?
Erp: The youth minister at your congregation sings Sacred Harp, not Radiohead, so you should be OK. But I’d recommend keeping an eye on him.