This event on Saturday, March 7 at Peace Presbyterian Church in Lakewood Ranch, FL will offer biblical and theological foundations and practical help for anyone trying to improve their own and the church’s full embrace of LGBTQIA+ people.
Together, we’ll consider how Presbyterians have historically thought about issues of sexual orientation and gender identity, and how we have changed and acted in recent years. We’ll dig into the Bible and theology, and see ways we may need to dig deeper in how we think and speak about diverse identities. And we’ll work together to identify particular acts of hospitality, creativity, and witness, where we can use words and deeds to strengthen our congregations and our common life for all people.
The day’s event will be led by CNP Executive Director Brian Ellison.
Registration
The $15 registration fee includes morning refreshments and lunch, but free for students and anyone with financial need using the discount code: FREE.
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This event on Saturday, March 7 at Peace Presbyterian Church in Lakewood Ranch, FL will offer biblical and theological foundations and practical help for anyone trying to improve their own and the church’s full embrace of LGBTQIA+ people.
Schedule
9:30 a.m. Coffee / Registration opens
10:00 Part 1: Foundations: Understanding LGBTQIA+ and the history of LGBTQIA+ and the Presbyterian Church
11:00 Break
11:10 Part 2: Building the Structure: A theology of welcome in our scriptures and our faith
12:15 p.m. Lunch / Conversation
1:00 Part 3: Opening the Doors: Practical actions for congregations to authentically welcome all. Questions and Conversation
2:05 Break
2:10 Questions, Conversation, Sharing of Experiences, Finding What We Missed
3:00 Go in peace