Rich Peacock sends the following information about Amy DeLong's visit to the Detroit area. She will take part in four programs. All will be worth your time.
The weekend is titled Journeys toward Inclusion: walking with Jesus and our LGBT sisters and brothers, March 16-18.
Presenter: Rev. Amy DeLong is an ordained Elder in the UMC in Extension Ministry in WI. Amy is the Executive Director of Kairos CoMotion, a non-profit organization she co-founded in 2000, dedicated to progressive theological education and advocacy. She is an eloquent speaker and writer who witnesses with passion and humor for the full inclusion for gay lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgender persons in the Church. The Christian Century printed an interview of her in a recent issue.
Rev. DeLong was also recently put on trial for being a lesbian in relationship and for conducting a same-sex union ceremony.
a - Friday, March 16 - Sharing Our Journeys - a casual evening listening to Amy tell her story and music by Katie Geddes of Ann Arbor Ark fame. Newburgh UMC, 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia - 7:00 pm -no reservations needed
b - Saturday, March 17 - Mapping Our Journeys - a time to hear Amy's organizing experience and stories from congregations who are revising their stories towards inclusion. You will leave with resources and a strategy to move into a new chapter of inclusion. Teams of 3 or 4 are encouraged.
Nardin Park UMC, 29887 West Eleven Mile, Farmington Hills, 9 am to 2 pm, $10 per person at the door, which includes lunch.
- Email your registration by March 10 to Wes Brun: bwbrun@yahoo.com
c - Rev. DeLong preaching at Ann Arbor Green Wood on Green Road - Saturday night - 5:00 pm - casual dress
d - Celebrating the Journey towards Inclusion in Worship - Rev. DeLong preaching and Choirs. Sunday, March 18, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm @ Detroit Central UMC, 23 East Adams -no reservations needed
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