Faith + Sexuality Q&A

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LONG BEACH - Bishop Christopher Senyonjo--a courageous spokesperson for the equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in his native Uganda--is scheduled to visit Long Beach on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 7:30PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 759 Linden Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813. A reception in support of his work will be hosted at 7:00PM. This event will be hosted by Greater People and the Catalyst Network of Communities as part of OutFaith - a collaborative campaign to create unique experiences that inform and engage all people on the LGBT journey of faith.

Eric Leocadio, founder and Executive Director of the Catalyst Network of Communities says, “By creating a safe and productive environment for people who consider themselves ‘on a journey,’ we hope to elevate the conversation beyond the politics of our differences so that we can improve relations in both the LGBT and faith worlds.”

At the invitation of Integrity USA, Bishop Senyonjo toured  the United States earlier this year, including a visit to the White House. This month he will be visiting sites in California to raise awareness about Uganda's proposed "Anti-Homosexuality Bill" and the severe criminal penalties LGBT people would face in Uganda.

Doing a new thing.

The reception to host Bishop Senyonjo is part of the recently launched OutFaith campaign. With growing tensions in both the LGBT and faith communities over recent years, OutFaith was formed to inspire a different approach to the often contentious issue of faith and sexuality. This approach involves making a connection between individuals along the spectrum of perspectives on this issue and who maintain an openness to learning through relationships.

Ryan Blanc, founder and Executive Director for Greater People says, “We believe that experiencing a greater understanding of our world enhances our own potential. In many areas we are only beginning to learn.”

For more information, go to http://www.outfaith.com/events.

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