Volunteer Thursday Night/ Free Event Saturday

[Elizabeth Casswell]

Hello everyone! 

We are going to help the Birmingham Alliance of Gay, Straight and Lesbian Youth set up and decorate for their LGBT friendly prom this Thursday at around 5:30. Last year this was a very rewarding experience, and I hope people will come this year again to help! We also need volunteers at 10:00pm to help them clean up. I can give a few people a ride, if they need one.  Please email me at cassw...@gmail.com if you can come help! 

Details:

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church, 4300 Hampton Heights Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209

When: about 5:30 and/or 10:00pm

How Long: as long as you can stay last year we helped for about 30-45 minutes each time

What: help LGBT youth of the Birmingham area have a happy prom! This will involve decorating, moving chairs etc. and cleaning.

Also, see the information below:

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From: Elizabeth - <eliz...@marksteinconsulting.com>

Date: April 17, 2012 4:40:13 PM CDT

To: undisclosed-recipients:;

Subject: Panel Discussion on Religion and Homosexuality - Join Us!

Dear Friends,

 

Please join us for Living in Limbo: Lesbian Families in the Deep South’s panel discussion on the biblical basis of opposition to homosexuality. We are excited about the opportunity to have an open, thought-provoking dialogue about this controversial topic. Feel to share the event information below to any of your contacts.

 

For the Bible Tells Me So…  

Saturday, April 21

10 a.m. - Noon

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Admission: FREE (includes opportunity to view exhibit)

Reservations are not required to attend

 

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will host “For The Bible Tells Me So” on Saturday, April 21, in conjunction with Living in Limbo: Lesbian Families in the Deep South, the first art exhibition displayed on the walls of the Institute that focuses on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.  The panel-led discussion will include excerpts from the film “Fish Out of Water,” a documentary on Bible-based condemnation of same-sex relationships and marriage inequality. The panel includes straight and gay clergy members with pastoral experience in gay-friendly faith communities.  Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in a Q &A after the panel presentations.  The program is developed for teens and adults.  The event is free and open to the public. For additional information, visitwww.livinginlimbo.org

  

About Living in Limbo:  Living in Limbo is a contemporary photography exhibit that honors the complexities of lesbian family life while revealing authentic moments shared by family members living in the Deep South. LIL focuses solely on lesbian families, a population that largely has been invisible and underrepresented in public arts. The exhibit’s powerful images and accompanying words challenge viewers to open their eyes, minds and hearts to lesbian families, and envision a world without prejudice and discrimination – a world that celebrates commitment, family and inclusion for everyone – a world without limbo. The exhibit opened March 30, 2012, at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and will close on June 11, 2012. The exhibit will travel to other museums and galleries nationwide.

 

For more information about Living in Limbo, please visit our website www.livinginlimbo.org or visit our page on facebook atwww.facebook.com/LivingInLimbo.

 

Best,

 

Elizabeth Gettys

 

 

      Elizabeth Gettys

      Markstein Consulting, LLC 
      505 20th Street North, Suite 1675

      Birmingham, AL 35203
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