Houston Minister Responds to Controversial Comments During Flood Crisis

The boyfriend of a former Houston mayoral appointee, known for a recent inflammatory social media post about a flooded Texas camp, has publicly distanced himself and his church from her remarks. Colin Bossen, a senior minister at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, issued a statement apologizing for his partner Sade Perkins’ comments on social media, clarifying he does not endorse her views.

Perkins had posted a video claiming that Camp Mystic, which was affected by the severe flooding, is an all-white Christian girls’ camp, stating: “They don’t even have a token Asian. They don’t have a token Black person. It’s an all-white, white-only conservative Christian camp.” She further alleged, “If you ain’t white you ain’t right,” and suggested that media coverage would differ if the victims were minorities. Her comments sparked widespread criticism, with many condemning her for promoting racial division amid a tragedy.

In response, Bossen expressed deep regret about the pain her comments caused, emphasizing his disapproval. “I disavow her comments,” he wrote, pledging to work to repair the harm. He also highlighted that Perkins’ remarks do not reflect the values of their faith community, which emphasizes love and interconnectedness. He added that her comments have caused pain to many suffering loss, and do not align with the principles he upholds.

Additionally, Joan Waddill, president of the church’s board, issued a statement distancing the congregation from Perkins’ comments. She conveyed shock and sorrow over the tragedy and emphasized that Perkins is not a church staff member and does not speak on its behalf.

“Her remarks are not representative of our values and contradict the core principles of our community,” Waddill stated, adding that the church remains in mourning over the recent flooding and loss of life, reaffirming their commitment to compassion and unity during this difficult time.