Amy DeLong, a UMC pastor who was recently on trial for officiating a same-sex union, will be visiting the Detroit area in March. Here is as much of the schedule known so far.
Friday, March 16, evening: Sharing our Journeys. Amy will tell her story and invite others to tell theirs. Music will be by Katie Geddes, who sings at The Ark in Ann Arbor and also at Greenwood UMC. This will be at Newburgh UMC, 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia.
Saturday, March 17, all day: Mapping our Journeys, a workshop featuring congregations who are revising their stories towards inclusiveness. They are First UMC of Ann Arbor, First UMC of Birmingham, and Detroit Central UMC. Amy will also provide guidance. This will be at Nardin Park UMC, 29887 W. Eleven Mile Rd. Farmington Hills.
Sunday, March 18, Celebrating the Journey Towards Inclusiveness in Worship. Amy will preach that morning (time and location to be announced). At 3:00 there will be a celebration service at Detroit Central UMC.
Exact times and contact information will be posted when available.
Shane Claiborne of The Simple Way in Philadelphia is becoming well known to youth. So invite a youth to go with you to University UMC in East Lansing, on Saturday, March 31 from 9:30 to 3:30. It is a big church but the event is likely to fill up. Registration will be posted when available.
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