Other Sheep Other Sheep East Africa eNews  June 29, 2008
OS Kenya Seminar:
Christianity and Homosexuality:  From a different point of view 

Dates, Time and Place:

  • Dates:  Monday-Wednesday, July 7-9
  • Time:  8:30am - Noon
  • Place:  Ark Place Hotel on Interfina House, Nairobi, Kenya - junction of Tom Mboya and Ronal Ngala Streets
Focus:  LGBTI Community
Topic:  The Vibrant Queer Christian 
Day 1
Monday, July 7, 8:30-Noon

Session 1 - 8:30am
"Against Nature"  Romans 1 & Lev. 18, 20  -Steve Parelli
 
Session 2 - 9:15am
How I understand my spirituality as a gay man  - Jose Ortiz
 
Session 3 - 10:15am
Gender Based Violence and LGBTI in Kenya  -Rev. Michael Kimindu
 
Session 4 - 11:00am
Telling my story - My father was an Anglican Priest; I'm his gay son  -Peter Wanyama
Focus:  Straight Allies for the LGBTI Community
Topic:  What Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Can Do to Create a Gay-Friendly Society (PFLAG) 
Day 2
Tuesday, July 8, 8:30am -Noon  
 
Session 1 - 8:30am
Sodom and Gomorrah  -Steve Parelli
 
Session 2 - 9:15am
What Science and Psychology Says about Homosexuality  -Jose Ortiz
 
Session 3 - 10:15am
The "ex-gay" movement is coming to town  - Steve Parelli
 
Session 4 - 11:00am
Counseling LGBTI Kenyans within the Kenyan perspective  -Anne Baraza
 
Focus:  Pastors and lay leaders
Topic:  Studies for becoming a gay-friendly pastor
Day 3
Wednesday, July 9, 8:30am - Noon 

Session 1 - 8:30am
Two NT Greek Words:  They don't mean homosexual  - Steve Parelli
 
Session 2 - 9:25am
Active Listening Dialogue - LGBTI Kenyans of Nairobi
 
Session 3 - 10:15am
What is the relationship between church and government and the legislation of homosexual laws:  A Baptist perspective -Steve Parelli
 
Session 4 - 11:00am
Why I believe LGBT people should have full inclusion within their respective churches  -Rev John Makokha
 
 
Scheduled Sessions for
Monday, July 7
Tuesday, July 8
Wednesday, July 9
For a print version of the seminar schedule CLICK HERE
Registration
Space is limited to 50 people per session.  You should pre-register in order to be assured a place.  There is no charge. 
 
The first 50 who register will participate in the session.
 
To register, phone Rev. John Makokha at 07 27 549 693. 
 
Seminar Notes:
 
(1) The first session each morning is a series.  It is a PowerPoint presentation on The Bible and Homosexuality in three parts. 
 
(2) A limited supply of booklets will be available for free distribution. 
Links
 
The Other Sheep East Africa 2008 Ministry (July 4-August 5), of which this seminar is a part, is being funded by gfits from individual donors and by a grant from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation.  Gifts to the Other Sheep East Africa 2008 Ministry (July 4-August 5) can be made to the St. Louis home office of Other Sheep by going to the Other Sheep website/donation page.
Kenya Needs Laptop & Camera
Because of a recent move, Rev. Makokha, Coordinator for Kenya, lost access to a computer.  He NEEDS a laptop.  He also would like a digital camera.  This is an urgent need.  Please donate.
 Other Sheep is an ecumenical Christian ministry that works for the full inclusion of LGBT people of faith within their faith traditions worldwide
 
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