Bethany, the EWU Pride Center and community partners will host an exhibit of the Shower of Stoles from April 28 – May 4, 2012. The Shower of Stoles is a collection of liturgical items, each representing the life of a GLBTQ person in the church. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Traveling Exhibits:
Gonzaga University – April 23
10:00 AM–3:00 PM, Crosby Hall
Spokane Falls Community College – April 24
9:00 AM–11:15 AM / 1:00 PM–2:00 PM, Music Building
Eastern Washington University – April 25
10:00 AM–4:00 PM, PUB Multi-Purpose Room / Cheney
The Community Building – April 26
10:00 AM–4:00 PM, 35 W. Main
Westminster UCC – April 23-29
411 South Washington Street
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
All events will be hosted at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2607 South Ray Street, and are free and open to the public. For more information call 509-534-0066 or visit www.BethanySpokane.org.
Saturday, April 28
11:00 AM–6:00 PM Exhibit Public Viewing
6:00 PM–8:00 PM Shower of Stoles Opening Worship and Reception
Sunday, April 29
1:00 PM–6:00 PM Exhibit Public Viewing
6:00 PM–8:00 PM Panel Discussion, “Listening to the Silenced: Stories of LGBT People of Faith”
Monday, April 30
11:00 AM–6:00 PM Exhibit Public Viewing
4:00 PM–5:30 PM “LGBTQ Youth and Suicide”
Suicide risks for LGBTQ youth and strategies for prevention. Led by Sabrina Votava, Spokane Area Field Coordinator for the Youth Suicide Prevention Program.
6:00 PM–8:00 PM “LGBTQ Bullying and Suicide”
A look at LGBTQ bias-based bullying and its impact, including suicide. Led by Shannon Bedard, Special Projects for Youth Suicide Prevention Program.
Tuesday, May 1
11:00 AM–6:00 PM Exhibit Public Viewing
4:00 PM–5:30 PM “Rewards & Challenges of Raising LGBT Kids”
PFLAG members from Spokane and Colville will lead a Parent Panel discussing their successes and challenges in raising and supporting their gay children. Panelists will share their own experiences and answer audience questions.
6:00 PM–8:00 PM “Growing Up LGBT in Spokane”
LGBT teens and young adults will share their stories of love, discrimination, and hope. Through their experiences, we will learn what our community can do to make a difference in their lives and the lives of other LGBT youth. Led by Odyssey Youth Center.
Wednesday, May 2
11:00 AM–6:00 PM Exhibit Public Viewing
4:00 PM–5:30 PM Youth Event, “Reconciling Faith and Homosexuality”
Led by Dr. Michael Adee, Executive Director of More Light Presbyterians.
Michael Adee will work with LGBT teens and young adults on reconciling their faith with being true to who they are.
6:00 PM–8:00 PM “Reconciling Faith and Homosexuality” Workshop
Led by Dr. Michael Adee, Executive Director of More Light Presbyterians.
Michael Adee will explore how the faith community can promote dialog and reconciliation with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons and their families. Community members of all faith traditions who are interested in promoting dialog and understanding are encouraged to attend.
Thursday, May 3
11:00 AM–6:00 PM Exhibit Public Viewing
4:00 AM–5:30 PM Film, “For the Bible Tells Me So”
Join us for a showing, followed by discussion, of this award-winning documentary about the experiences of five Christian parents struggling to accept their gay and lesbian children.
6:00 PM–8:00 PM “Marriage Equality: It’s a Faith Issue”
This discussion will be led by Washington United for Marriage about why marriage equality is more than just a civil rights issue – it’s an issue of love, commitment, and a better community. Learn what the faith community can do to support this important step toward equality.
Friday, May 4
11:00 AM–6:00 PM Exhibit Public Viewing
6:00 PM–8:00 PM Closing Worship and Keynote
Address, “Raising Our Voices: Moving Forward Together”
Rev. Marj Johnston, Minister in the United Church of Christ, shares her keynote address, “Raising Our Voices: Moving Forward Together.” Rev. Johnston, along with Dr. Michael Adee, will share how the church community can use its voice to end the silence and work for inclusion of LGBT people of faith. Please join us for this moving conclusion of the Shower of Stoles event.