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YOU ARE INVITED TO A VERY SPECIAL
HOSPITALITY CENTER
sponsored
by
Womaen’s Caucus,
Voices for an Open Spirit (VOS)
and
Brethren Mennonite Council for Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and Transgender Interests
(BMC)
Hours
Saturday, June 30 - 9:00-
11:00 pm (Love
Feast)
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, July
1, 2, 3 -
7:30 am – 11:00 pm
Location
Ballroom (1st floor) at the Holiday Inn Select,
1111 Lakeside Ave.
Why the Hospitality
Center? Why not booths
in the exhibit hall?
Despite
annual requests, BMC has been denied a booth in the exhibit hall for
more than twenty years. This
year was no exception. The
Program and Arrangements Committee ignored a joint application from
the three groups of Womaen’s Caucus, VOS and BMC ,
granting space to Womaen’s Caucus and VOS while denying BMC.
In response, our three groups have decided to forego booths
in the exhibit hall and instead focus our energies on developing a
strong, inspiring, and inviting program conducted out of our
jointly-sponsored hospitality center. We invite you to join us in
providing this welcoming space for all who wish to continue the work
of Jesus.
Our Theme
Proclaim the Power of
God’s Peace and Justice is our theme.
Our Hospitality Center is itself a proclamation of God’s
power for peace and justice-making, within and to the church.
We are enthusiastic about the possibilities for community
building, worship, education, conversation and relaxation that the
Hospitality Center offers.
Scheduled
Activities at the Hospitality Center
Saturday
9:00 pm
- Hospitality Center
opens with a Love Feast
Sunday
7:30-8:30 am – Meditation
led by Roger Eberly: Beatitudes
of God’s Peace and Justice,
Matthew 5.
9:00
pm - Panel
of Bethany students led by Rebekah Flores:
Where Two or
Three are Gathered: Peace Amidst our
Diversity.
10:00
pm - Celebration of VOS Fifth
Anniversary, with
special recognition of VOS Founder, Jim Lehman,
Paul Schrock will emcee.
Music! Cake
& other treats!
Monday
7:30-8:30
am - Meditation led by Debbie
Eisenbise:
Bringing the Outsider In,
Isaiah 56:1-8, James 2:1-9.
9:00
pm - Informal conversation:
Peace & Justice
Special peace music led
by Jeff and Myrna Frantz Overton.
10:00
pm - Workshop led by On Earth
Peace:
Safety for LGBT Youth
in the Church
There is a lot of room for
growth in the way that our churches can respond to lgbt youth. We invite concerned Brethren to think together about
opportunities to provide more caring and inclusive church homes for
lgbt youth.
Tuesday
7:30-8:30
am Meditation led by Deb
Peterson: Proclaiming
the Power of God – Just for Today,
Psalms 68:34-35.
9:00
pm Presentation by Carol Wise:
How Homophobia
Hurts the Church: Moving
Towards Reconciliation
Whereas there has been a lot
of talk about homosexuality, there has been very little conversation
about how the church has been impacted by its harsh treatment of
lgbt people and its exclusionary practices.
This session will explore some of the dynamics of homophobia,
how it does harm to the church, and possible paths towards
reconciliation.
10:00
pm - Music by Hannah Button
Harrison, joined by her
father,
Tim Button Harrison. Good music,
relaxation and refreshments!
Ongoing
Acitvities at the Hospitality Center
Relaxation
and refreshments available all day.
Comfortable furniture, coffee, tea and water. Fresh bread made in the room, with various spreads (apple
butter, preserves and honey)! Great
place to take a break!
Meet
your friends here for conversation and fun!
Worship
area with
evolving art piece for you to contribute to!
Share your thoughts about peace and justice.
Walk a labyrinth for your prayerful meditation.
Booth
space for
BMC, VOS and Womaen’s Caucus will be at the Hospitality Center.
Each group will have displays and literature.
Come visit with members of the three groups.
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