Five 3-Hour Live Webinars with Rev Dr Yvette A Flunder
Bishop Flunder - Seminar on Debates about Religion and Sexuality
Seminar on Debates about Religion and Sexuality
From June 5 to 14, 2012, Harvard Divinity School will host the Seminar on Debates about Religion and Sexuality. This seminar is for scholars, other writers, religious leaders, and public advocates who are working on a first large project in which they hope to change the terms of current debates around religions and sexuality. For scholars, this project would be either a doctoral dissertation or a first book. For other writers, religious leaders, and public advocates, it might be a first book, though it might also be a new curriculum, series of public presentations, or media piece.
The seminar understands both "religion" and "sexuality" broadly. Though its staff will have done specialized work mostly in "Western" religious traditions and expressions of sexuality, participants' projects may cover a wide range of religions and sexual cultures. The seminar welcomes various methods in religious studies and theology, from the most focused ethnography or local history to the grandest policy proposal or normative argument. It is also interested in projects about media communication, public policy, religious advocacy, and religious education. It especially seeks the participation of writers from outside the United States.
The seminar will be directed by Mark D. Jordan, Richard Reinhold Niebuhr Professor of Divinity, Harvard Divinity School. Faculty from Harvard University and other institutions or organizations will lead sessions in their areas of expertise. Large portions of the seminar's time will be devoted to discussing participants' writing in workshop format.
The seminar is limited to twelve participants. Harvard Divinity School will pay for their travel to Cambridge and their lodging and meals during the seminar.
Applicants to the seminar should be working on a dissertation, a first book, or a similar large-scale writing project that is centrally concerned with religion and sexuality.
Applications are due February 1, 2012. Invitations to the seminar will be issued by February 15. Details of the application and further information about the program are available online at http://www.hds.harvard.edu/rsseminar.
Questions may be directed to rsseminar@hds.harvard.edu or to the Religion and Sexuality Seminar, Harvard Divinity School, 45 Francis Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA.
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release December 6, 2011
December 6, 2011
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES
SUBJECT: International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons
The struggle to end discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons is a global challenge, and one that is central to the United States commitment to promoting human rights. I am deeply concerned by the violence and discrimination targeting LGBT persons around the world -- whether it is passing laws that criminalize LGBT status, beating citizens simply for joining peaceful LGBT pride celebrations, or killing men, women, and children for their perceived sexual orientation. That is why I declared before heads of state gathered at the United Nations, "no country should deny people their rights because of who they love, which is why we must stand up for the rights of gays and lesbians everywhere." Under my Administration, agencies engaged abroad have already begun taking action to promote the fundamental human rights of LGBT persons everywhere. Our deep commitment to advancing the human rights of all people is strengthened when we as the United States bring our tools to bear to vigorously advance this goal.
By this memorandum I am directing all agencies engaged abroad to ensure that U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance promote and protect the human rights of LGBT persons. Specifically, I direct the following actions, consistent with applicable law:
Section 1. Combating Criminalization of LGBT Status or Conduct Abroad. Agencies engaged abroad are directed to strengthen existing efforts to effectively combat the criminalization by foreign governments of LGBT status or conduct and to expand efforts to combat discrimination, homophobia, and intolerance on the basis of LGBT status or conduct.
Sec. 2. Protecting Vulnerable LGBT Refugees and Asylum Seekers. Those LGBT persons who seek refuge from violence and persecution face daunting challenges. In order to improve protection for LGBT refugees and asylum seekers at all stages of displacement, the Departments of State and Homeland Security shall enhance their ongoing efforts to ensure that LGBT refugees and asylum seekers have equal access to protection and assistance, particularly in countries of first asylum. In addition, the Departments of State, Justice, and Homeland Security shall ensure appropriate training is in place so that relevant Federal Government personnel and key partners can effectively address the protection of LGBT refugees and asylum seekers, including by providing to them adequate assistance and ensuring that the
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Federal Government has the ability to identify and expedite resettlement of highly vulnerable persons with urgent protection needs.
Sec. 3. Foreign Assistance to Protect Human Rights and Advance Nondiscrimination. Agencies involved with foreign aid, assistance, and development shall enhance their ongoing efforts to ensure regular Federal Government engagement with governments, citizens, civil society, and the private sector in order to build respect for the human rights of LGBT persons.
Sec. 4. Swift and Meaningful U.S. Responses to Human Rights Abuses of LGBT Persons Abroad. The Department of State shall lead a standing group, with appropriate interagency representation, to help ensure the Federal Government's swift and meaningful response to serious incidents that threaten the human rights of LGBT persons abroad.
Sec. 5. Engaging International Organizations in the Fight Against LGBT Discrimination. Multilateral fora and international organizations are key vehicles to promote respect for the human rights of LGBT persons and to bring global attention to LGBT issues. Building on the State Department's leadership in this area, agencies engaged abroad should strengthen the work they have begun and initiate additional efforts in these multilateral fora and organizations to: counter discrimination on the basis of LGBT status; broaden the number of countries willing to support and defend LGBT issues in the multilateral arena; strengthen the role of civil society advocates on behalf of LGBT issues within and through multilateral fora; and strengthen the policies and programming of multilateral institutions on LGBT issues.
Sec. 6. Reporting on Progress. All agencies engaged abroad shall prepare a report within 180 days of the date of this memorandum, and annually thereafter, on their progress toward advancing these initiatives. All such agencies shall submit their reports to the Department of State, which will compile a report on the Federal Government's progress in advancing these initiatives for transmittal to the President.
Sec. 7. Definitions. (a) For the purposes of this memorandum, agencies engaged abroad include the Departments of State, the Treasury, Defense, Justice, Agriculture, Commerce, Health and Human Services, and Homeland Security, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Export-Import Bank, the United States Trade Representative, and such other agencies as the President may designate.
(b) For the purposes of this memorandum, agencies involved with foreign aid, assistance, and development include the Departments of State, the Treasury, Defense, Justice, Health and Human Services, and Homeland Security, the USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Export-Import Bank, the United States Trade Representative, and such other agencies as the President may designate.
This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its
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departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
The Secretary of State is hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA
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UCC National Gathering 2012
National Gathering 2012 at Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois, June 25-28!
2592 West 14th Street ? Cleveland, OH 44113 ? 216-861-0779
office@ucccoalition.org ? www.ucccoalition.org ? facebook.com/ucc.coalition
Mark your calendars for an historic event: a special
National Gathering of the United Church of Christ Coalition for LGBT Concerns to celebrate 40 years of LGBT ministry in our church and to welcome our newest Open and Affirming congregations—
including ONA church number 1,000!
Join us for inspiring worship, powerful preaching, joyful music, and
workshops that will feed your mind and your soul.
Don’t miss a National Gathering that we promise will be unlike any other!
Registration begins March 1. For the latest updates,
please subscribe to our free email newsletter at www.ucccoalition.org!
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Mission Trip
City of Refuge Mission Trip to Africa in 2012.
The date is set for February 27 thru March 17, 2012. We will be visiting South Africa, Zimbabwe and Uganda. Bishop Flunder and Mother Shirley Miller will be on this mission trip with us. We will be celebrating Mama Jean's 79th Birthday while at Mother of Peace in Zimbabwe.
Lake Victoria and a Wild Park excursion are also on this trip. Please check your passports and check with your physician on vaccinations needed as well as Malaria medication.
If you want to join us for this trip or have questions please contact me today at photo_jordan@yahoo.com
Space Limited
Roni Jordan
City Of Refuge Africa Outreach
916-730-0225
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New City of Refuge Ministries
NEW CITY OF REFUGE MINISTRIES
Trans-Action: Friday, September 9, 2011, 5:00 PM
Recovery In Faith: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 6:00 PM
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Trans-Saints
TransSaints of The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries will be starting our monthly conference calls again in mid September 2011. All persons of the trans experience and our allies are welcomed. We are in the process of nailing down the particulars for our up-coming TransSaints Revival's for 2012 for each region of The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries and you are invited to be a part of this new move of God. If you are a trans member in the West Coast Region of the Fellowship of Affirming Ministries please get in contact with me asap so we can connect and I can keep you abreast of any new developments. If you know of a trans person who would like to participate and they do not have email or a computer please give them my number so they can be informed.
TransSaints is a trans identified ministry within the Fellowship of Affirming Ministries under the leadership of Bishop Yvette Flunder and all are welcome regardless of where you are in your transition. Spread the word this is a us ministry and all are welcomed. Check us out at: www.transsaints.com
Blessings to you all......
Min. BobbieJean Baker
TransSaints Western Region Minister of
The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries
Bishop Yvette Flunder, Presiding Bishop
www.transsaints.com/www.radicallyinclusive.com
Lay Minister of Transgender Ministries
Affirming Hope Ministries, Oakland California
Rev. Dr. Kenneth Melton, Founder/Senior Pastor
Enriching Lives and Embracing Communities
www.affirminghopeministries.webs.com
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Let Us Welcome Our January Celebrations
JANUARY CELEBRATIONS
Joseph Jennings: 1/1
Jada Roya: 1/1
Yvette Buckner: 1/2
Channing Wayne Celeste: 1/2
Allena Keele: 1/3
Tony Manriquez: 1/3
Miriasiema Barnes: 1/4
Nachelle Williams: 1/4
Mac Arthur Flournoy: 1/5
Michelle King: 1/5
Lavon Stalling: 1/5
Casey J. Frederick: 1/6
Frances Terry: 1/6
Ahmmit EsuAnubis Tyehimba-Ford.: 1/7
Bobby Jamar Reed: 1/7
Julia Whitehead: 1/7
Stanley Taylor: 1/11
Althea Janice Carter: 1/14
Emilio Hernandez: 1/14
Diana Marie Ferguson: 1/15
Erwin Corleto: 1/16
Naki-Ta D. Thomas: 1/16
Juanita A. Bracy: 1/19
Aditi H. Tyehimba-Ford: 1/20
Monique Mcelroy: 1/20
D. Cook Thunderwood: 1/21
Ajamu Solomzi Baker: 1/22/2010
Omari D. Monson: 1/22/99
Deborah Ann Atkins: 1/23
Christopher Adams: 1/25
Mary Lanosa: 1/25
Michael A. Williams: 1/25
MaShiAat (Queen Mother) Oloya Tyehimba-Ford: 1/27
Triptta Cohen: 1/29
Shun Thompson: 1/30
RECOVERY ANNIVERSARIES
Sherry Thomas: 1/1/87
Nicole M. Lomancoino: 1/1/04
Mia Nelson: 1/8/2008
Ondrey Barrett: 1/21/2001
Kathyrn Dulac: 1/23/2010
John M. Caldwell: 1/31/04
Michele Moncrief-Harris: 1/31/04
RELATIONSHIP ANNIVERSARIES
Janice Sommerville & Karen Lord-Nixon: 1/28/95 (Committment)
If you have been accidentally missed
or need to make a correction,
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