COMMUNITY CONNECTION
TOWN HALL MEETING AT YOUTH FIRST TEXAS: 03.24.08
Dallas, TX --March 13, 2008 --Murdered for being gay! Lawrence King's sexual orientation and gender expression were the reasons behind his unnecessary death on February 12, 2008. In light of this truly unfortunate event, vigils are being held everywhere to call for an end to violence and harassment directed at GLBT youth. Youth First Texas is responding to this tragedy by hosting a Town Hall Meeting for organizations and members of the community to come together and fight for the rights and safety of our youth.
Transitioning into adulthood can be awkward and lonely; throw in the confusion, embarrassment, and sometimes fear associated with a socially rejected sexual orientation, and a fair understanding of what most of the GLBTQ youth are currently experiencing will emerge. With the help of organizations like YFT, GLSEN Dallas, Out Takes Dallas, and PFLAG, as well as that of individual members of the community, we can empower, encourage, embrace, and uplift our youth through these trying times.
Any one can be a mentor, advisor, role-model, or inspiration and that is exactly what our youth need! How can you help make a difference and contribute to a force for change? Start by giving a little of your time and joining us on Monday, March 24, 2008, 7pm at Youth First Texas located at 5415 Maple Ave. Suite 225. As a community, we will share ideas, brainstorm, dialogue, and dream about how 2008 can be the safest year for the GLBTQ youth of the D/FW area.
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FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION
WHEN: Friday, March 28, 2008 @ 7:30 pm
WHERE: Community Unitarian Universalist Church
2875 East Parker Road, Plano TX 972-424-8989
The Equality Texas Foundation is pleased to announce North Texas will host a second FREE screening of Daniel Karslake's documentary film FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO.Earlier this month more than 180 people attended a screening in Carrollton. All members of the community are welcome to join us in Plano.
Can the love between two people ever be an abomination?
Is the chasm separating gays and lesbians and Christianity too wide to cross?
Is the Bible an excuse to hate?Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Seattle International Film Festival, Dan Karslakeʼs provocative, entertaining documentary brilliantly reconciles homosexuality and Biblical scripture.
Through the experiences of five very normal, very Christian, very American families -- including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopalian Bishop Gene Robinson -- we discover how insightful people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child.
Informed by such respected voices as Bishop Desmond Tutu, Harvard's Peter Gomes, Orthodox Rabbi Steve Greenberg and Reverend Jimmy Creech; FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO offers healing, clarity and understanding to anyone caught in the crosshairs of scripture and sexual identity.
Panelists who will lead a discussion following the film are: Patrick Price, Sr. Minister at Community; Jan Sullivan, Sr. Pastor of Grace Christian Church (Disciples of Christ); Dennis Hamilton, Sr. Minister at Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church; and Bob Ivancic, Social Services Director of Youth First Texas. The moderator will be Rev. Colleen Darraugh, Sr. Pastor of Metropolitan Community Church - Greater Dallas.
Event organized by Equality Texas in Partnership with Community Unitarian Universalist Church, and the Collin County Gay & Lesbian Alliance
