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Growing BOLD: Early Registration ReminderLast week for Growing BOLD early registration discountOur 2009 National Gathering, Growing BOLD, will be a celebration of Open and Affirming, an exploration of what ONA can be in its fullest expression, and an opportunity for worship, fellowship, celebration, and engagement. Join us June 22–25, 2009, in Grand Rapids, MI, to kick-off the week of General Synod. Act now to get your early registration discount! The $99 registration rate is available only through April 30, 2009. Register online at https://www.signmeup.com/site/reg/register.aspx?fid=ZZ2V6K7 Hotel DetailsDon't forget your hotel reservations! A discount hotel rate of $82 plus tax is available, if you mention this event. When calling the hotel, please call the local property at 616-957-1770 rather than the national reservation 800 number. You need to mention "GROWING BOLD" to receive one of our reserved rooms at the special room rate. Scripture Theme for Growing BOLDLet us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God; and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him. 1 John 3:18-21 Keynote Speaker: Hector Lopez
Hector Lopez, retired Conference Minister for the Central Pacific Conference and the first Latino ordained in the UCC. He helped design the Council of Racial and Ethnic Ministries. His extensive history of justice in the church spanned to many settings, both academic and in local churches in California, Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. He has long been an advocate for LGBT people and the Open and Affirming movement. His keynote address will be Tuesday, June 23, 2009, during the morning plenary session. Growing BOLD Banquet to feature UCC President, John Thomas
United Church of Christ President and General Minister, the Rev. John Thomas, will reflect upon what The UCC Coalition's Open and Affirming movement means to the church on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at 6:00 pm. You do not want to miss this historic address. More details on Growing BOLD programming are available at www.ucccoalition.org/programs/gathering/ Other LeadershipAdditional presenters will include:
Consider staying beyond Growing BOLD
Stay for General Synod where you can hear Urvashi Vaid speak at the Coalition's Synod luncheon on Friday, June 26, 2009, on the topic of what The UCC Coalition's Open and Affirming movement means to the national LGBT movement. More details on Coalition activities at Synod are available at www.ucccoalition.org/news/events/synod |
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