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News from the Gay, Lesbian, and Affirming Disciples Alliance

Contents: March 2005

2005 Event at Portland's First Christian Church

First Christian Church of Portland has graciously offered the use of its facilities for GLAD’s traditional pre-Assembly Event. The church is located at 1315 S.W. Broadway, approximately two miles from the Oregon Convention Center.

The Event will be held on Saturday, July 23 commencing at 8:30 a.m. with registration and continental breakfast.

Through the theme "Jesus Calls Us . . . Out," participants will have the opportunity to experience GLAD’s ministries on a first hand basis, to join in worship and to receive of an offering designated for specific non-GLAD ministries. The day’s activities will include GLAD’s annual business meeting and lunch and conclude by 5:00 p.m. to allow attendees to have dinner and prepare for the Assembly’s opening worship.

Registration fees are $25 for those financially able and $15 for seminarians, students and those with limited financial resources. Efforts are underway to coordinate transportation for attendees from the convention center and/or nearby hotels to the church and back in the afternoon. Transportation may be complimentary or fee based.

Registration forms will be in Crossbeams and online at www.gladalliance.org by early April.

GLAD Alliance Inc.
P.O. Box 44400
Indianapolis, IN 46244-0400
glad@gladalliance.org return to www.gladalliance.org