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Openly gay bishop to speak at University of Michigan-Dearborn
University of Michigan Dearborn’s Gender & Sexuality Alliance is bringing Gene
Robinson, the first openly gay priest ordained in a major Christian denomination, to
speak at the University of Michigan's Dearborn campus on October 5. Following the
bishop’s afternoon speech and discussion, Robinson will attend the student organization’s
evening reception to raise money for the LGBT youth shelter Ruth Ellis Center.
Robinson is the ninth Bishop of the Diocese of New Hampshire in the Episcopal Church of the U.S, which is one of the most progressive major Christian denominations in the country. The church has backed legislation to protect LGBTs and allows gays and lesbians to be ordained ministry.
Bishop Robinson entered office in March 2004. That November, Bishop Robinson was consecrated as the Bishop of New Hampshire - and as the first openly gay bishop in LGBT history. He wore a bulletproof vest under his clothing at the ceremony.
Since then, Robinson's career has hit many highs and lows. He was the only bishop in the Anglican Communion not to be invited to the 15th decennial Lambeth Conference in November 2008. One month later, Robinson was asked to lead the opening prayer at President Obama's Inaugural Celebration.
In 2010 at the annual convention of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire in Concord, Bishop Robinson announced that he would step down in January of 2013. He will be 65.
Bishop Robinson will speak Oct. 5 at 3:30 p.m. in the BorgWarner Auditorium of the Institute for Advanced Vehicle Systems Building. The reception will begin that evening at 6 p.m. in the University Center’s Kocchoff Hall. Hors d’oeurves and refreshments will be served following a brief speech from a representative of the university’s GSA and a few words from the bishop. Bishop Robinson will remain at the reception to personally meet attendants who wish to speak with him.
A $20 suggested donation is asked for at the door of the reception, all of which will be donated to the Ruth Ellis Center to support the number of services they offer to the LGBT youth of the metro Detroit area. Silent auction items will also be presented around the reception, the proceeds of which will also benefit the REC.
This is a fantastic opportunity to meet one of the nation’s most important gay leaders, and
benefit local efforts to assist homeless LGBT children and teens in the process. For more
information keep tabs on Pridesource.com and umdgsa.weebly.com or call Benjamin Jenkins, Event Coordinator at 734-776-8104. A copy of the event’s flyer is currently
being designed.
Robinson, the first openly gay priest ordained in a major Christian denomination, to
speak at the University of Michigan's Dearborn campus on October 5. Following the
bishop’s afternoon speech and discussion, Robinson will attend the student organization’s
evening reception to raise money for the LGBT youth shelter Ruth Ellis Center.
Robinson is the ninth Bishop of the Diocese of New Hampshire in the Episcopal Church of the U.S, which is one of the most progressive major Christian denominations in the country. The church has backed legislation to protect LGBTs and allows gays and lesbians to be ordained ministry.
Bishop Robinson entered office in March 2004. That November, Bishop Robinson was consecrated as the Bishop of New Hampshire - and as the first openly gay bishop in LGBT history. He wore a bulletproof vest under his clothing at the ceremony.
Since then, Robinson's career has hit many highs and lows. He was the only bishop in the Anglican Communion not to be invited to the 15th decennial Lambeth Conference in November 2008. One month later, Robinson was asked to lead the opening prayer at President Obama's Inaugural Celebration.
In 2010 at the annual convention of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire in Concord, Bishop Robinson announced that he would step down in January of 2013. He will be 65.
Bishop Robinson will speak Oct. 5 at 3:30 p.m. in the BorgWarner Auditorium of the Institute for Advanced Vehicle Systems Building. The reception will begin that evening at 6 p.m. in the University Center’s Kocchoff Hall. Hors d’oeurves and refreshments will be served following a brief speech from a representative of the university’s GSA and a few words from the bishop. Bishop Robinson will remain at the reception to personally meet attendants who wish to speak with him.
A $20 suggested donation is asked for at the door of the reception, all of which will be donated to the Ruth Ellis Center to support the number of services they offer to the LGBT youth of the metro Detroit area. Silent auction items will also be presented around the reception, the proceeds of which will also benefit the REC.
This is a fantastic opportunity to meet one of the nation’s most important gay leaders, and
benefit local efforts to assist homeless LGBT children and teens in the process. For more
information keep tabs on Pridesource.com and umdgsa.weebly.com or call Benjamin Jenkins, Event Coordinator at 734-776-8104. A copy of the event’s flyer is currently
being designed.
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