Posted on March 28th, 2011 by Anne Underwood
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The Religious Coalition Against Discrimination & C4ME
in collaboration with The Center for Preventing Hate
are hosting a one-day conference April 5th, 2011.
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Governor Hill Mansion, Augusta
“Protecting All Our Youth: How People of Faith Can Increase Safety and Respect for LBGT Youth”
As Catholics, we are called and required to repair the harms inflicted on our sisters and brothers -- especially our children and young people.
Join us to learn how to recognize, respond, and prevent behaviors that make congregations unwelcoming or even harmful to youth who “feel on the margins” of life.
Bullying and other harmful behaviors especially toward youth who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered or the children of non-traditional families is the day’s focus.
Speakers: Rev. Steve Clapp,* Steve Wessler,** a panel of youth. (Bio's can be found on www.rcadmaine.org)
REGISTRATION: Please register to confirm your space at www.rcadmaine.org (Deadline, April 1st) Cost: $25 (includes morning coffee & lunch)
FMI: Katy Jayne, kjayne@rcadmaine.org or Anne Underwood, Anne_Underwood@comcast.net
All participants in congregational life are encouraged to attend -- especially Catechists,lectors,and hospitality, youth and music ministers.
