CHRISTIAN LESBIANS OUT
(CLOUT) GATHERING
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Press Release, 1997-FEB-14, "Called on the Journey: Sacred Spaces of our Lives."
Christian Lesbians Out (CLOUT), an international movement celebrating
the miracle of being out, lesbian and Christian, will hold its 1997
Global Gathering in Portland, Oregon from Thursday, October 2 through
Sunday, October 5. The theme for this 4th biennial conference and
celebration is "Called on the Journey: Sacred Spaces of our Lives."
Attendees will be given opportunities to reflect on their life journeys
as lesbian Christians / Christian lesbians by contemplating the sacred
they have experienced -- whether or not they thought it so at the time.
Women will also be challenged to examine how internalized homophobia,
racism, denominational bias, and other structures have limited our
ability to truly know ourselves, one another, and God. We will talk,
sing, drum, laugh, do art, create rituals, and have an all-around great
time.
The gathering will be held at a beautiful retreat center in the rolling
hills between Portland and Mt. Hood. Conference housing varies from
semi-private rooms to camping. Partial scholarships may be available
through a newly established Fund for Overcoming Racism and Classism.
Several exciting pre-gathering excursions around the region are planned
so come early to see Mt. Hood, sample micro-brews, and tour the City of
Roses!
Make plans now to attend this fall -- space is limited, and this
weekend will be fantastic! Partial scholarships may be available.
Contact: Leanne Kerner 503-281-5405, 3011 NE Hancock, Portland OR
97212. E-mail: mamadyke@aol.com
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