Anthony Venn Brown, a former Assemblies of God pastor, came out as gay in 1991, after 22 years of trying to change his sexuality. He is now a gay ambassador, having twice been listed as one of the 25 Most Influential Gay and Lesbian Australians. His book A Life of Unlearning is a best seller and he is a popular speaker promoting respectful dialogue between the Christian church and the gay community. Anthony is speaking at two events in Perth during Pride month which Uniting Friends, a DSGI friendly group run by the Uniting Church, have arranged as part of the festival. This is his first visit to Perth.
He will be spaking at the following events:
Public Forum on Homosexuality, Christianity and the Church- Resolving the Conflicts.
Entry free but donations welcome.
Wednesday October 13, 5.30 for 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm.
UCIC Centre, 1st floor, 97 William St Perth.
Walking Between Worlds- Training Workshop for Community Workers on how to work effectively with GLBT people of faith background.
Registration fees apply.
Thursday October 14, 9.00 am to 12.30 pm.
UCIC Centre, 1st floor, 97 William St, Perth.
For more information or to register for these events phone 6103 4222 or email bevf@ucic.org.au or go to www.perthunitingchurch.org.au and follow links to Uniting Friends.
Bev Fabb
Uniting Friends
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