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Friday, May 09, 2008 at 6:00 PM - Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 12:00 PM (PT)
OutFront Walla Walla
Expanding Our Welcome
A Christian Conference Exploring LGBTQ Congregational Inclusion
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Conference Sponsors
The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry (CLGS)
First Congregational Church of Walla Walla, United Church of Christ
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
The Coalition for LGBTQ Concerns of the Pacific Northwest Conference of the UCC
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9 — 11 May 2008
First Congregational Church of Walla Walla
73 Palouse Street (Corner of Palouse & Alders Streets)
Walla Walla, WA 99362-1925
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Keynote Speaker
Professor Mary Ann Tolbert
The Bible Is Not The Enemy:
Homosexuality and the Bible from the point of view of a Progressive Biblical Scholar
Professor Tolbert is George H. Atkinson Professor of Biblical Studies, Pacific School of Religion, & Executive Director, Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry
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Friday, 9 May 2008
6:00 pm: Registration & Reception
7:00 pm Panel Discussion
LGBT People in the Church & Synagogue Today
8:30 pm: Worship Moment
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Saturday, 10 May 2008
8:30 am: Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:30 am: Worship Moment
10:00 am Keynote Address:
The Bible Is Not The Enemy: Homosexuality and the Bible from the point of view of a Progressive Biblical Scholar
Professor Mary Ann Tolbert
11:00 am: Question & Answer Session
11:45 am Lunch
1:00 pm WORKSHOP SESSIONS I:
2:15 pm Break
2:30 pm WORKSHOP SESSIONS II:
4:00 pm Sharing our Stories: LGBTQ People, Their Parents, Pastors, and Allies
5:45 Closing Worship
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Sunday, 11 May 2008
Pentecost Sunday
10:00am: Professor Mary Ann Tolbert preaches at First Congregational Church of Walla Walla, United Church of Christ
Sermon Title: The Indispensable Variety of the One Body of Christ.
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 12:7-27
Professor Tolbert is George H. Atkinson Professor of Biblical Studies, Pacific School of Religion, & Executive Director, Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry
First Congregational Church of Walla Walla United Church of Christ
73 Palouse Street (Corner of Palouse & Alders Streets)
Walla Walla, WA 99362-1925
Registration Fees:
On-Line Registration: $20
On-Line Registration for Students (please present valid student ID at Conference Registration Table): $10
Registration at the conference: $25 payable by check or cash. NOTE: We are unable to accept payment by credit card at the conference.
Saturday continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and refreshments included.0.5 Continuing Education Unit available from Pacific School of Religion for additional $50.
The Worship Service on Sunday is open to the public. Bring your friends and family!
Scholarships, Congregational, and Student Group Discounts:
There are a limited number of student and low-income scholarships available. If you are interested in a scholarship, please send a brief e-mail request to "OutFront Walla Walla Scholarship" at bschlager@clgs.org . Please include your full name, a telephone number, your school (if applicable), and/or your local faith community (if applicable).
Religious congregations that register five or more individuals can receive a discounted registration fee of $10 per person. For more information please e-mail bschlager@clgs.org .
College classes that register five or more individuals can receive a discounted registration fee of $5 per person. For more information please e-mail bschlager@clgs.org .
Motel Recommendation:
A block of rooms has been reserved at Comfort Inn and Suites in Walla Walla. To reserve a room at our discounted conference rate, please mention the OutFront Walla Walla Conference. The motel is located at 1419 Pine Street; phone: (509) 522-3500. NOTE: Reservations must be made no later than Thursday, 1 May 2008 to secure this discounted rate.
Child Care:Free childcare (offered by trained and certified childcare givers) is available Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday morning. Please e-mail us with the names and ages of your children at bschlager@clgs.org
Display/Program Advertising:If you are interested in reserving a display table and/or placing an ad in the conference program, please contact Bernie Schlager at bschlager@clgs.org .
Media:If you are a member of the media seeking information/access to this event, related press releases and/or participation in our call-in press conference, please contact Richard Lindsay at rlindsay@clgs.org .
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