Queer, by God.
And with faith, hope and love - for ALL
And with faith, hope and love - for ALL
With special guest speakers the Rev. Elly Mendez Angulo, Pastor Rich Havard, Father Shannon Kearns, the Rev. Phiwa Langeni and our keynote speaker, the author, priest and political strategist the Rev. Elizabeth Edman.
Parity invites seminarians, clergy, academics, LGBTQ people of faith, allies and the LGBTQ faith-curious to this conference (with optional retreat) that will:
Empower emerging and seated LGBTQ and allied faith leaders through provocative, cutting-edge instruction in contemporary faith issues;
Connect attendees with local and national leaders and faith-based organizations for collaboration, mutual support and LGBTQ faith community strengthening;
Highlight LGBTQ faith leaders and their work to instruct and inspire attendees with the latest visionary theories, discoveries and strategies.
Attendees may choose a conference-only option or a full retreat option.
Featured keynote by the
Rev. Elizabeth Edman, author of Queer Virtue
Parity helps attendees fundraise to cover the cost of attendance transportation. A limited number of scholarships also are available. Our goal is to support each and every person to attend our retreats and conferences --it wouldn't be the same without you!
I graduated from seminary in 2012, but it’s only now that I’m reaching final assessment for ordination. Without Parity and the support I’ve gotten through its ministries, I doubt I would be where I am today: on the cusp of stepping into my call to pastoral care.
At the Parity retreat I met collaborators who rejoiced and imagined with me, who dared me to risk, to be courageous enough to make manifest my vision and call: “I dare you, jump.” The evening after the retreat, sitting at my kitchen table, I knew I already had.
Long-awaited progress does not ensure lasting transformation; your continued support does.
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