From mobilizing the world’s first action for the legal recognition of same sex marriages in 1969, to its current work in creating safe space, dialogue, and supporting local intersectional justice efforts in Africa, the Caribbean, China, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) have a long history in the struggle for LGBTQ rights. We are hosting this event as part of a larger fundraising campaign in order to renew and strengthen our relationship with the global MCC denomination and support its global justice efforts.
In over 40 countries, Metropolitan Community Churches liberate LGBTQQI people from religiously based homophobia and transphobia. Join us at The Peace House for a celebration in support of MCC’s global justice efforts. Acclaimed author and LGBTQQI activist, Dr. Mel White (Stranger at the Gate & Grace and Demion: A Fable for Victims of Biblical Intolerance), will be our honored guest and keynote speaker. Tickets may be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1714231
ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST: Rev. Dr. Mel White, acclaimed author and activist. Winner of the ACLU’S National Civil Liberties Award, Co-Founder of Soulforce, Former MCC pastor, professor, filmmaker, ghostwriter, and author of several books including Stranger at the Gate to be Gay and Christian in America; Holy Terror: Lies the Christian Right Tells Us, and Grace and Demion: A Fable for Victims of Biblical Intolerance. Rev. Dr. White is a Member National Council of Elders and named one of the “Leaders of 20th century civil rights and justice movements.” For more info, visit http://melwhite.org/
