Friday, June 29, 9:00 PM
The Westin Convention Center Hotel (1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 map), Allegheny 3
Love Free or Die is the Sundance award-winning film about Bishop Gene Robinson by Macky Alston. Both Bishop Gene Robinson and Macky Alston will be present for Q/A after the film. All are welcome to attend this film premiere. There will be a free-will offering, no tickets required.
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National MLP Celebration Reception
Saturday June 30, 2012, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Westin Convention Center Hotel (1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 map), Allegheny 3
Start your General Assembly in good company and with hope. All are welcome to the MLP Celebration Reception hosted by More Light Presbyterians, a national pro-LGBT network of individuals, families, churches and local chapters working for spiritual, ordination and marriage equality in the PC(USA). All are invited to the reception whether or not you plan to attend the More Light Presbyterians dinner which follows the reception. There will be resource tables from area affirming churches, LGBT and HIV/AIDS organizations at the reception. Together we're building a Church and world that reflects God's heart.
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| Bishop Gene Robinson Dinner Keynote Speaker |
Saturday June 30, 2012, 5:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
The Westin Convention Center Hotel (1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 map), Allegheny 1 & 2
Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay Bishop in the Episcopalian Church, is our keynote speaker. All are welcome to the National MLP Celebration Dinner, hosted by More Light Presbyterians, a national pro-LGBT equality network of individuals, families, churches and local chapters working for spiritual, ordination and marriage equality in the PC(USA). Included in the program are national awards, legislative priorities for this GA, the Shower of Stoles Project and sharing what is next for MLP in the future. You won't want to miss this festive celebration of faith, hope and love for all persons, couples and families. Together we're building a Church and world that reflects God's heart.
Program & Photographs | Watch Keynote Address
National MLP Education Luncheon
Tuesday July 3, 2012, Noon
The Westin Convention Center Hotel (1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 map), Allegheny 1
Marriage Matters: Pastoral Care for All Couples & Families. All are invited for a panel conversation on same-sex marriage and pastoral care. 42% of Americans live in the 21 states that recognize various forms of legal same-sex relationships. 1/3 of our nation's population has marriage equality. The panel will include Presbyterian ministers from marriage equality states. Join us for these vital faith conversations about love, marriage and pastoral care for all couples and families. Together we're building a Church and world that reflects God's heart.
Program & Photographs | Watch Panel Discussion
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| Rev. Katie Ricks Worship Preacher |
Tuesday July 3, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Omni William Penn Hotel (530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA map), Grand Ball Room
All are really welcome to come just as you are. Come experience Sanctuary, Celebration and Community in worship of the God who creates, loves and embraces all. Rev. Katie Ricks, Church of the Reconciliation, Chapel Hill, NC is the preacher. The passage of 10-A cleared the way for Katie's approval for ordination. Join other open-hearted Christians in welcoming and affirming worship that celebrates all persons as God's children and recognizes the gifts of LGBT persons and their families in the life, ministry and witness of the Church. Together we're building a Church and world that reflects God's heart.
The Annual MLP Membership Meeting follows worship.
Program & Photographs | Watch Sermon
MLP Hospitality Suite
Open: S: 7:30pm; Su: 5:30 pm; M: 5:30 to 9 pm; Tu: 9 pm; We: 5:30 pm Th: 5:30 pm; F: 5:30 pm.
Close: 11pm daily unless indicated.
Omni William Penn Hotel (530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA map), Governor's Suite, 10th Floor
Relax and enjoy fellowship, refreshment, movies and community in the MLP Hospitality Suite
