Happy Pride Month! Listen in our conversation with board members from Presbyterian Promise, an LGBTQIA+ organization in our Presbytery for education, outreach, and advocacy. This year is the 25th anniversary of Presbyterian Promise, and we are so excited to celebrate alongside them this month!
In this episode, we hear from:
- Rev. Jenny Peek, Chaplain at Yale University, co-moderator
- Leah Miller, First Presbyterian Church of New Haven, co-moderator
- Ellen McDonnell, First Presbyterian Church of Stamford, member
Learn about the history of Presbyterian Promise, and dive into their current work at Pride events, curating resources, and presence at local churches. The invitation to be in conversation is always open - all are welcome!
Contact Presbyterian Promise at presbyterianpromise@gmail.com and learn more at https://presbyterianpromise.wordpress.com/
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Book Recommendations:
- Heather Has Two Mommies - Lesléa Newman
- Queerfully and Wonderfully Made - Leigh Finke (Editor)
- God vs. Gay - Jay Michaelson
Our Promise:
We believe the time has come to live out God’s call to “love our neighbor as ourselves.” This is a call to an inclusive love that welcomes all people to God’s table. That invitation is central to the Gospel. God calls us to embrace those who have been excluded or marginalized, to welcome them into the fold, and to honor their call and their desire to serve God. Presbyterian Promise is committed to this vision of a just and inclusive church.
We therefore promise to be a resource, a presence, and a witness of inclusion to all LGBTQIA+ people. We further promise to work as agents of reconciliation, inviting all to join in the conversation.
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This is the start of the fourth season of Connecting Our Conversations. This season is a Summer Series! We'll hear from folks engaged in Presbytery and beyond, including updates from General Assembly, Pride celebrations, summer camps, and Vacation Bible Schools. Connect with us on social media, subscribe so you never miss an episode, and let us know if you have other ideas for conversations to share!
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