News from the Gay, Lesbian, and Affirming Disciples Alliance

February 2005

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This Month's Crossbeams

UCC General Minister and President to Speak at GLAD Banquet

GLAD Plans for Portland General Assembly

Does Your Church Need to Come Out of the Closet?

Moving Discernment Forward in the Central Rocky Mountain Region

Ecumenical Involvement Expands O&A Ministry Team's Vision and Resources

GLAD Members Talk About Inclusive Family Values on NPR

Working for Equality: Steven Baines, People for the American Way

Moving Towards an Ecumenical Vision: O&A Ministry Team Leader Hosts Welcoming Congregations Program Leaders

In other news:

Together In Faith 2005: The American Friends Service Committee Faith Action Network is planning "A National Multiracial, Multigenerational Conference for People of all Religions and Spiritualities Creating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender-Affirming Communities August 5th - 7th, 2005 at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti MI."   More information at http://www.togetherinfaith.com/.