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Guest post from Rev. Ann Jefferson: Join us at Souls A’ Fire 6

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Rev. Ann Jefferson reflects on why she is attending the Souls A’ Fire conference on Black queer theology again this year “Now more than ever” – “For such a time as this” – “We are the ones we’ve been waiting for” All of these phrases capture the spirit of why I am so greatly anticipating […]

Gender Spectrum Conference and Professionals’ Symposium: Request for Proposals

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Gender Spectrum Conference and Professionals’ Symposium: Request for Proposals Thank you for your interest in being a workshop presenter at the 2017 Gender Spectrum Conference and/or Professionals’ Symposium. The theme for this year’s event is “Claiming My Gender.” This theme speaks to the way individuals make sense of their personal gender in the context of […]

LGBT Religious History Award Deadline Extended to December 11, 2017

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The LGBT Religious Archives Network is inviting submissions of papers for the 2017-18 LGBT Religious History Award.  This award is the only academic award given for research and writing in the field of LGBTQIA religious history.  The guidelines for submissions can be found here:  https://www.lgbtran.org/HistoryAward.aspx   The deadline for submissions has been extended to Monday, December 11, 2017.

We Remember, Mourn and Call for Justice: TDOR 2017

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On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we join with people around the world as we commemorate the many transgender, genderqueer and gender non-conforming people who were murdered because of who they are, the majority of whom are young, transgender women of color.  Their deaths are a great loss to our community and to our world. We […]

CLGS denounces transgender exclusion, affirms sacred worth

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The right of transgender people to work and support their families is under threat this week through the actions of the Trump Administration. Today, President Trump tweeted his intentions to not allow transgender people to serve in the US military, despite Pentagon studies showing little to no impact from the presence of transgender troops. This […]

Religious liberty does not mean the right to discriminate

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CLGS is proud to be in solidarity with religious leaders across the country opposing legislation in Texas and other states that would legalize the right to discriminate. In a statement issued today, faith leaders across the country are speaking out against anti-LGBTQ bills. As a seminary-based organization comprised of people of faith, we have the […]