There are a number of events over the next couple of months, which will be well worth attending:
20th September – Two:23 at St Mary Aldermary, London
Two:23 is a network of Christians, connected by LGBT (Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) issues, who have discovered that God loves us just as we are.
Accepting Evangelicals Director, Benny Hazlehurst is their speaker on 20th September. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge.
Also before the meeting, there is an informal lunch for Parents of LGBT people – for more information see the Two:23 website – http://two23.net/
27th September – ‘To Have and to Hold’ Conference on Marriage
A day conference organised by the LGBTI Anglican Coalition at St John Waterloo.
‘Recognising current unease in the Church of England over same-sex marriage, the conference will ask whether there is a theological basis for expanding the definition of marriage. If so, what might a theology of equal marriage include?’
Speakers are: Professor Adrian Thatcher, University of Exeter : Rev Dr Charlotte Methuen, University of Glasgow : Dr Scot Peterson, Oxford University : Rt Revd Dr Alan Wilson, Bishop of Buckingham.
Tickets cost £25 (£10 concessions) and include lunch.
More information available at: http://www.lgbtac.org.uk/index.htm and tickets from www.ToHaveAndToHoldTheTheologyOfMarriage.eventbrite.co.uk
Accepting Evangelicals is a member of the Coalition.
18th October – Accepting Evangelicals 10th Anniversary Celebration
Don’t miss our 10th Anniversary Celebration!
Our speakers are Vicky Beeching and Steve Chalke. It is 10 years since we AE was launched and we will be reflecting on progress over that time as well as looking forward to the next 10 years!
The Celebration starts at 2pm with praise and worship, but the church will be open from 12:30pm to bring your packed lunch, meet our Trustees, and share fellowship with others.
Tickets are available free from Eventbrite here – but they are going fast – get yours now.