Rev. Edwin Rowe, Senior Pastor at Detroit Central UMC, will be honored on Saturday evening, October 22, 2011 at Equality Michigan's Annual State Dinner. Rev. Rowe will receive the Ally In Faith Award.
This award is presented annually to an individual whose tireless efforts to bring about full equality for our LGBT brothers and sisters are being carried out through faith based organizations.
Rev. Rowe has been, for over 20 years, one of the most outspoken advocates for full inclusion in the United Methodist Church. As senior pastor of Detroit Central UMC, he was instrumental in leading his congregation to being an open, affirming and recognized reconciling congregation. Full inclusion means church membership, leadership, ordination and marriage. It is perfectly fitting that Rev. Rowe be honored at this time with this prestigious award.
Detroit Central UMC will have a table at this dinner. A limited number of tickets are available for this event for only $50.00. It is a $150.00/'plate dinner and through a generous gift from an anonymous donor, we are able to offer the tickets for this reduced price. The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner and the awards ceremony.
The event will be held at The Henry (formerly The Hyatt) Hotel in Dearborn. The hotel is located directly across the street from Ford World Headquarters. Further information on the dinner itself is available at the Equality Michigan website: www.equalitymich.org. Further information regarding the special price tickets and seating with the people from Detroit Central UMC is available by contacting George Jonte @ 313-965-5422, Ext. 121.
Submitted by,
George Jonte
Coordinator-LGBT Ministries
Detroit Central UMC
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