From the release about the Summit:Some of the topics covered during the summit will include how to build effective HIV ministries; how to create gay affirming congregations in order to end spiritual homophobia; how to interpret scripture in regards to homosexuality; plus a special youth mentoring track focusing upon Black youth 25 years old and under.
In addition, two different church choirs and soloists will provide spiritual inspiration and entertainment for some 300 people expected to attend the Summit from across the nation. "This will be a monumental weekend for Black church communities from across America and the world" says H. Alexander Robinson, NBJC Executive Director/CEO.
"The strategies learned at the Summit will be taken back to individual churches and effectively implemented within their local communities. We are very proud that NBJC is able to host this event becoming the instrumental catalyst for such dynamic cultural and socioeconomic change" Robinson added. The Agenda:
Saturday: March 10, 2007
8:15 - 9:15
Registration
8:15 - 9:15
New Metropolitan Community Church with Greg Satorie
9:15 - 9:30
Welcome: Sylvia Rhue
Opening Prayer: Elder Tonyia Rawls
Recognition of Dignitaries: Earl Plante
Governor's Proclamation: Stephen Glassman
9:30 - 9:35
Musical Selection: Donald Dumpson
9:35 - 10:00
Introduction of Rev. Deborah Johnson
Keynote: Rev. Deborah L. Johnson
"Keeping Pace with God's Grace"
10:00 - 10:05
Introduction of Bishop Flunder: Donna Payne
Musical selection: Bishop Yvette Flunder
10:05 - 10: 40
Introduction of Rev. Dr. Michael Dyson: Sylvia Rhue
Keynote: Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson: "The Theology of Homoeroticism"
10:40 - 10:45 Break
10: 45- 12:00
Debate: "Homosexuality, the Church and Black Folk"
Rev. Michael Eric Dyson, Bishop Harry Jackson, Rev. Eugene Rivers, Rev. Ken Samuel, Bishop Y. Flunder
Moderators: Rev. Irene Monroe and Rev. Deborah Johnson
12:00-1:15 Lunch Breakout Sessions
1:15- 2:15
Workshop 1: AIDS/HIV-Phill Wilson: Black AIDS Institute
Bishop Yvette Flunder, Rev. Renee McCoy Workshop 2: Creating and Nourishing a Welcoming and Affirming
Faith Community: Elder Tonyia Rawls; Pastor Ben Reynolds,
Rev. Loyce Newton-Edwards
2:15 -2:30 Praise Break
2:30 - 3:30
Workshop 3:
Biblical Scholarship: Working Our Way Through Paul and Leviticus
Bishop Yvette Flunder; Bishop John Selders
Workshop 4:
Marriage Equality, Healthy Relationships and Creating A Pastoral Care Model for LGBT Couples/Families
Samiya Bashir, Rev. Joseph Tolton, Horace Griffin
Workshop 5:
Separation of Church and State Issues: Mike Smith
ACLU: 501© 3 and Your Church, Rev. Steve Baines, PFAW
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YOUTH TRAK: 25 years and below
1:15 - 2:15
A Dialogue with Rev. Michael Eric Dyson
2:15 - 2:30
Break
2:30 -3:30
"Young, Gifted and Black" Rev. Deborah L. Johnson, Rev. Jeffrey Haskins, Deacon Moise, Moderator
3:30 - 3:45
Break
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3:45 -4:15
Panel (with audience discussion) Commission and Next Steps:
"Continuing the Conversation: Organizing Clergy and Congregations"
Mandy Carter, Bishop Yvette Flunder, Rev. Deborah L. Johnson, Rev Ken Samuel
Moderator: H. Alexander Robinson
4:15 - 4:30
Final Words/Benediction
4:30 - 5:00
Lavender Light Choir/Dorothy Bean |
