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Celebrating 33 Years of Ministry in the LGBT Catholic Community!
$175 (before October 1, 2010)
October 29-31, 2010 REGISTRATION FEE -How can Catholic communities respond compassionately and faithfully to the gifts, needs, and life experiences of lesbian/gay people and their families? -What skills, knowledge, and talents are needed to address lesbian/gay issues in Catholic environments? -What role can pastoral leaders play in building bridges between faith communities and those who feel alienated and ostracized because of sexual orientation issues? This weekend of prayer, presentations, dialogue, and planning is designed to assist those seeking ways to include lesbian/gay people and issues in their home parishes, schools, or other ministerial settings. All interested in learning to develop lesbian/gay ministry programs are invited to participate. If you don’t have a program, come to learn how to initiate one. If you have already begun a program, come to develop the next steps. No pre-requisite knowledge or experience is needed other than a willingness to listen, reflect, and share.
Through discussions, presentations, and guided writing exercises, participants will develop ideas into a pastoral plan of realistic ideas and feasible actions to put into practice in the weeks and months following the weekend. New Ways Ministry staff will support participants in this process and will also be available for follow-up consultation after the weekend. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION FACILITATION TEAM
New Ways Ministry staff members DATES AND LOCATIONS
New Ways Ministry - 4012 29th Street - Mount Rainier, Maryland 20712 - Telephone: (301) 277-5674 NEXT STEPS: For pastoral ministers, Catholic leaders, and all persons interested in lesbian/gay ministry Developing Catholic Lesbian/Gay Ministry |