Registration is open for the 2013 Progressive Brethren Gathering on
the theme, “Holy Longing: This Is My Body.” This sixth annual gathering
of progressive Brethren will be held Nov. 15-17 at Beacon Heights Church
of the Brethren in Fort Wayne, Ind. The theme reflects the gathering’s
ongoing commitment to a church and society that affirms the goodness of
the whole body of Christ, said a release.
Sharon Groves, director of the Religion and Faith Program for the
Human Rights Campaign (HRC), will be the featured preacher and
presenter. Her background includes teaching, writing, advocacy, and
social service. Prior to her work at HRC, she was managing editor of
“The Journal of Feminist Studies” and taught at the University of
Maryland.
The gathering will include discussion groups, worship, music, and a
screening of “Love Free or Die,” a documentary about Episcopal bishop
Gene Robinson, the first openly gay priest ordained a bishop in any
major Christian denomination. An ecumenical panel discussion featuring
local pastors will follow the screening. The gathering will culminate
with a banquet and celebration featuring a performance by
dAnce.Kontemporary, a Fort Wayne dance company.
“Progressive Brethren are individuals who are wrestling with what it
means to be people of faith in this time and setting,” said the release.
“Together we embrace the gifts of diversity, hospitality, intellectual
pursuit, honest engagement, and creative worship. All are welcomed to
join us.”
The gathering is sponsored by the Womaen’s Caucus, the Open Table
Cooperative, and the Brethren Mennonite Council for Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, and Transgender Interests (BMC). Registration is online at www.progressivebrethren.eventbrite.com. Contact Carol Wise at cwise@bmclgbt.org for additional information.
Source: 6/13/2013 Newsline
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