Friday, July 2, 2010

Believe Out Loud Workshop - Province I & II, Danbury CT, 23-24 Jul

About Believe Out Loud:
Many unchurched lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender [LGBT] people in your community are spiritually searching. They are looking for a faith community where they will be welcomed and affirmed as beloved children of God. You can encourage them to visit and join your parish by becoming a Believe Out Loud Episcopal Congregation.

A Believe Out Loud Episcopal Congregation is a mission or parish of our denomination that publicly welcomes and affirms LGBT people and that has completed a simple, three-phase process. If your parish qualifies, I invite you to register as a Believe Out Loud Episcopal Congregation

Believe Out Loud is a "franchise" being utilized by Integrity USA and endorsed by OASIS, TransEpiscopal, and various diocesan level LGBT committees and ministries to designate Episcopal Parishes that are welcoming, inclusive, and celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender people - people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Believe Out Loud is being utilized by multiple denominations as a standard for identifying and gauging inclusive churches. PCUSA, ELCA, UMC, UCC, Disciples of Christ, and some American Baptists have already begun utilizing this process, though they may call it by different names.


The Workshop:
Start Time: Friday, July 23, 2010 at 12:00pm
End Time: Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 5:00pm
Location: St. James Episcopal Church
Street: 25 West St
City/Town: Danbury, CT


Who Should Attend?
Any Episcopalian who wants to learn how he or she can help make their parish and diocese become more welcoming and affirming of LGBT folk. Current and prospective chapter leaders and diocesan organizers are especially encouraged to register. Although this event is primarily for those who live in Province 1 and 2, participants from other states are welcome.


Trainers
The workshop will be facilitated by:
Neil Houghton, Vice President for Local Affairs
John-Albert Moseley, Province 1 Coordinator
Chap James Day, Province 2 Coordinator


Lodging:
You are responsible for making your own hotel reservations. A courtesy block of 16 rooms has been reserved for July 23rd at the following hotel. The rate is $109 single or double. Mention "Integrity" when making your reservation. Reservations must be made by June 25th to receive the quoted rate.
The Ethan Allen Hotel
21 Lake Avenue Extension
Danbury, Connecticut 06811-9956800-742-1776 toll free
203-744-1776 local
A few local Integrity members may be willing to host guests in their homes at no cost. If you would like to take advantage of this offer, please indicate this when you register.


Cost:
There is no registration fee for this workshop. However, you are responsible for your own travel, lodging, and meal expenses unless otherwise stated.


Scholarships:
A limited number of $150 scholarships are available to help defray participant's travel and lodging costs. If you would like to take advantage of this offer, please indicate this when you register.


Meals Included:
The following meals will be provided:
Buffet Dinner on Friday, July 23rd
Continental Breakfast on Saturday, July 24th
Boxed Luncheon on Saturday, July 24th

If you have special dietary needs or preference, please indicate this when you register.


Accessibility:
The meeting venue is wheelchair accessible. If you require other accommodation [such as an ASL interpreter, please indicate this when you register.


Air Travel & Ground Transportation:
The Westchester County Airport [HPN] is the closest to Danbury. Several budget airlines serve this location.

Danbury is approximately 45 minutes by car from the airport.

Danbury is accessible from Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Take Metro-North's New Haven Line (red) to Stamford, CT and transfer to the Danbury connector. The trip is estimated at a little over 2 hours. The Danbury Station is walking distance to St. James Church.

For fares and schedule, consult the MTA website.


Registration
Click here - > Registration


Questions:
If you any questions, please contact...

John-Albert Moseley, Province 1 Coordinator
860-604-0730
john-albert.moseley@yale.edu

Chap James Day, Province 2 Coordinator
(347) 840-1700
chap@integrityusa.org


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