"Finally, I suspect that it is by entering that deep place inside us where our secrets are kept that we come perhaps closer than we do anywhere else to the One who, whether we realize it or not, is of all our secrets the most telling and the most precious we have to tell." Frederick Buechner
Friday, May 16, 2008
The Bible Tells Me So
In addition to the filmmaker, Daniel Karslake, speakers will include Sir Ian McKellen and Bishop Gene Robinson. Other guest notables may be added in the near future. This is a prestigious venue, and although it seats 950, tickets will go fast. This evening will be a celebration of the lives and ministries of gay and lesbian people, on the eve of the Lambeth Conference of Bishops in Canterbury.
Some of the proceeds will go toward AIDS work in Africa.
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I just watched this movie the other night and it blew me away.
ReplyDeleteThe parts about Bishop Gene were particularly moving.
How long Lord, how long?