sexual identity and spirituality conference
friday, march 7th, 2008 and
saturday, march 8th, 2008
uco campus liberal arts building
keynote speaker
deborah appler
A coalition of OKC-area churches is presenting a conference exploring Sexual Identity and Spirituality. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons are of equal sacred value as all other persons. These relationships and gender expressions are not sinful or signs of sickness. The scriptures have often been distorted to bash LGBT persons but more and more, faith communities are speaking out for justice, inclusion and affirmation of all persons. This conference reflects a faithful understanding of scripture and the Spirit as well as the desire to faithfully relate to one another.
Workshops (see conference schedule below) are designed to explore the connections between sexual identity and spirituality. Though focused on the Hebrew and Christian scriptures, the conference welcomes other faith traditions and seeks to engage their understandings of homosexuality and sexual identity.
Registration is $15 and scholarships are available. All UCO students, staff and faculty may attend for free, but registration is required. Please register early - space is limited. To register, please call any sponsor church, or Open Arms at 405-525-9555 or e-mail: openarmsok@aol.com. Limited same-day registration will be available. Childcare will also be provided if requested by March 1.
The conference is sponsored by Cathedral of Hope, OKC, Church of the Open Arms UCC, Clegg UMC, First Unitarian Church, Epworth UMC, GATE Student Organization, Mayflower Congregational, PFLAG OKC, Peace Education Institute, St. Stephen’s UMC, Norman, and United Life.