Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Brookview School (501 Zollar Drive; Benton Harbor, MI). 10am-4pm, lunch will be served.
Have you ever wondered how religion and LGBT communities can support one another? Have you ever wanted to learn more about what LGBT-affirming faith leaders in your community are saying today? Do you want to learn how to make your faith community more welcoming?
Come join us in a thought-provoking, informed forum where we begin to explore the positive relationship between spirituality and sexuality.
Have you ever wondered how religion and LGBT communities can support one another? Have you ever wanted to learn more about what LGBT-affirming faith leaders in your community are saying today? Do you want to learn how to make your faith community more welcoming?
Come join us in a thought-provoking, informed forum where we begin to explore the positive relationship between spirituality and sexuality.
Workshops will be led by local clergy and community members and will include
A brief exploration of the commonly used Scriptural texts used to justify the exclusion of LGBT persons from the life of the church
Presenter: The Rev. Melanie Lawrence (Pastor of Pilgrim Congregational UCC - St Joseph)
Reflections on a Hate Crime
A recent local victim shares insights beyond physical acts of violence.
Presenter: Keith Sliter, local activist
Strategies for Dealing with Our Closest "Enemies"
Practical strategies on dealing with non-supportive family and friends, especially those with religious objections to homosexuality.
Presenter: The Rev. Kevin McLemore (Pastor of First Congregational UCC - Coloma)
Exploring Other "Spritual Frontiers"
A representative of Spiritual Frontiers shares its message of inclusivity and openness to others exploring alternative spiritual paths.
Presenter:
Race, Religion and Sexual Orientation
A dialogue on the intersections of race, religion and sexual orientation and exploring the potential points of connection.
Presenter: Jo Ann Mundy and Joy Bailey, community organizers withEliminating Racism And Claiming/Celebrating Equality: ERAC/CE(Kalamazoo, MI)
In Search of Radical Reconciliation
Pastor Dan Smith explores how reconciliation can occur between those who are worlds apart as he share his research on the work of reconciliation of members of the Benton Harbor and St Joseph communities.
Presenter: The Rev. Dan Smith (Pastor of Zion Evangelical UCC - St Joseph, MI)
One Congregation's Story on Becoming a LGBT Welcoming Congregation
One congregation's move toward becoming Open and Affirming with insights on how you can facilitate that process in your own congregation.
Presenter: Fred Gibby, Pilgrim Congregational UCC
Register free online at www.outcenter.org or on site the day of the conference. Everyone is welcome. Schedule is:
10:00am Plenary Speaker Jon Hoadley
11:15am Workshop Session I
12:30pm Lunch
1:15pm Workshop Session II
2:45pm Workshop Session II
11:15am Workshop Session I
12:30pm Lunch
1:15pm Workshop Session II
2:45pm Workshop Session II
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