The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry
Education and Training for Scholars,
Faith Communities, and Activists
Upcoming Events
Arts Week at CLGS: September 13-18
CLGS will kick off the new academic year -- and the Center's 9th anniversary! -- with a week-long showcase of the arts at the intersection of sexuality and religion. Join us for a photography exhibit, a poetry reading, an "open mic" night, concert, and a screening of the documentary film "For Faith, for Love, Forever." Read more about the film here (in which CLGS is featured and the Center's own Roland Stringfellow is the Executive Producer!).
CLGS News & Commentary
Marriage in California: Reflection and Next Steps
The California Supreme Court dealt a sad blow to
civil rights and equality by not overturning Proposition 8, passed by
voters last November. But this struggle is far from over. As next steps are already being planned, join the conversation online. Read about PSR faculty and staff who were arrested in San
Francisco during an act of civil disobedience following the court's decision (read it here). Rev. Deborah Lee offers a moving account of why she chose to get arrested that day. Rev. Jan Christian offers an eloquent call to "keep civil marriage civil" by having clergy refuse to sign state marriage licenses at all (read it here). Rev. Roland Stringfellow offers his perspectives on the necessity of involving faith communities for the next steps in this important movement for equality.
Inaugural Marcella Althaus-Reid Award
At PSR's commencement exercises on May 24, CLGS presented the first Marcella Althaus-Reid award for best student essay in queering religion and theology -- to two students! Read more...
CLGS Honors Chris Glaser & the Lazarus Project
CLGS was pleased indeed officially to receive the papers from Rev. Chris Glaser and the Lazarus Project into the CLGS Archives during a special event in West Hollywood on Ma 17. Read more about this memorable event and the Glaser Collection...
HIV/AIDS Health Care at Risk in California
As California faces an enormous economic crisis, the governor has proposed to eliminate HIV prevention and education funding as well as HIV/AIDS treatment funding for as many as 35,000 Californians. This economic crisis will make an impact on every community, but faith communities must insist that the "least of those among us" should not shoulder the burden. Make your voice heard...
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