Being Gay and Christian in 2018

Given all the progress we’ve made regarding LGBTQ people and rights, why is it still so hard to reconcile being gay and Christian? Why do I continue to fail to experience not only the Church’s acceptance, but celebration of my sexuality? How do I live my life in God’s arms anyway?! The Right Rev. Gene Robinson (retired Bishop of New Hampshire and first openly gay bishop in the Anglican Communion) will convene a discussion group on issues related to being in the church (by birth or by choice) as an LGBTQ person. Augmented by occasional readings, the group will explore how to find and nourish a healthy relationship with God, while dealing with a still-less-than-welcoming church and society. This opportunity for discussion and learning will provide a safer space to ask the question, “How do I find healing and hope as an LGBTQ Christian?”