In honor of the University of Michigan's Spectrum Center's 40th anniversary, University Health Service is hosting a lecture featuring Bishop Gene Robinson on Tuesday, October 4 at 7:00p.m. in Rackham Auditorium.

Bishop Robinson will be speaking about the intersection between spirituality, wellness, and social justice and he will share personal stories and his thoughts about what makes a healthy community.

Bishop Robinson is widely known for being the first openly gay, non-celibate bishop to be ordained in a major Christian denomination. He is the ninth bishop of the Diocese of New Hampshire, one of the most progressive denominations in the country.

Robinson's personal story has appeared in print and film. He was featured in the documentary entitled For the Bible Tells Me so, which screened at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. In April 2009, Robinson made the Out magazine third annual Power 50 list of the most influential gay men and women in the United States, landing at number 7. He was asked to lead the opening prayer at President Obama's Inaugural celebration.

This is a fantastic opportunity to hear one of the nation's most important gay leaders, and to honor Spectrum Center for 40 years of passionate service to LGBTQ students at the Universiy of Michigan.

For more information contact Kellie Carbone @klcarb@umich.edu.