An enthusiastic group of Middle Church members and guests joined us on November 14-16 to hear a series of keynote speeches and take part in conversational workshops. Bishop John Selders rocked the house with a call to engage all communities in LGBTI equality. Bishop Gene Robinson provided us an engrossing glimpse into some of the issues he sees at the forefront of church and LGBTI equality. Rev. Erin Swensen brought some needed insight into how supporting transgendered equality is all of the LGBTI community's concern.
 
''The Pride and Passion 2008 Conference at Middle Collegiate Church was so inspirational and uplifting for me as a gay Christian. It is easy to get discouraged with all that is going on in the United States in regards to gay and lesbian issues, so hearing and experiencing God's affirmation, encouragement and love through the witness of this conference was healing and motivating.'' Chad Gurley (Riverside Church)
 
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