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more details » Discussion: Their Own Receive Them Not: African American Lesbians & Gays in Black Churches St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church Launches Discussion Series with Horace L. Griffin, June 8 What: Dr. Horace L. Griffin, an Episcopal priest and Associate Professor of Field Education and Leadership Development for the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, will discuss his Lambda award-winning book, Their Own Receive Them Not: African American Lesbians & Gays in Black Churches, with Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus of Grace Cathedral and creator/moderator of The Forum at Grace Cathedral (1985–2009), at the inaugural program of Cyprian's Talks. Where: St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, 2097 Turk Street @ Lyon St., San Francisco. The church is conveniently located on the 31 Balboa MUNI line and near the 5 Fulton, 24 Divisadero, and 43 Masonic lines. Secure bike parking available. Off-street free parking available at the Blood Centers of the Pacific, 270 Masonic at Turk St. Date: Wed., June 8, 7 p.m. Cost: Free of charge Event Information: Call 415.567.1855 or email turkandlyon@gmail.com Details: In honor of San Francisco Pride, St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church presents a discussion of the African-American church, traditionally a refuge from the racism of the larger society, and its oppressive stance toward black lesbian and gay Christians. In Their Own Receive Them Not, Dr. Griffin gives voice to a group frequently ignored, denied, dismissed, and rejected: African American gay and lesbian Christians, and he shares ways in which black churches can learn to reach out and confront all types of oppression—not just race—in order to do the work of the black community. Alan Jones calls the book "a model for gays critiquing aspects of the Black Church culture without being called traitors or self-hating. But it's much more than that. It's also a vision of the glory of being human – all of us together without exception – in a community of a justice, love and compassion. He's a sane and clear voice in a time when prejudice and hysteria are still very much alive." The Rev. Will Scott, pastor of St. Cyprian's, offers "Our inaugural discussion focuses on a sensitive subject—the collision of faith, race, and sexuality—one that gets far too little attention in the mainstream media, even as many politicians and religious leaders continue to use our differences to divide us rather than draw us together." Dr. Griffin's discussion with Alan Jones launches Cyprian's Talks, a new conversation series, which aims to open discussion of challenging issues. About Horace L. Griffin Horace L. Griffin is an Episcopal priest and Associate Professor of Field Education and Leadership Development for the Pacific School of Religion. He served as director of field education and adjunct professor of pastoral theology from 2005 to 2009 at the General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church in New York City. Griffin received his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University, his M.Div. from Boston University, and his B.A. from Morehouse College. His first book, Their Own Receive Them Not, won the Lambda Literary Award for LGBT studies. About Alan Jones The Very Rev. Alan W. Jones was the Dean of the Episcopalian Grace Cathedral in San Francisco from 1985 until January 2009. Previously, he served as the Stephen F. Bayne Professor of Ascetical Theology at the General Theological Seminary in New York City from 1972 to 1985. During his tenure, he founded and was the first director of the Center of Christian Spirituality at General. Now a U.S. citizen, he was born in England and received his Ph.D. from the University of Nottingham. He is a prominent lecturer in Episcopalian and academic circles both nationally and internationally, and a prolific writer of books, articles, and editorial opinions. Jones was also the moderator of The Forum at Grace Cathedral. Cyprian's Talks is the first in a series of public conversations about topics that matter held in the sanctuary of St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church. These civil discussions are free and open to the public. St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church is a unique church rooted in the African American and Caribbean history of San Francisco, today striving with its congregation and community to serve our multicultural neighborhood in new ways. http://www.saintcyprianssf.org When Wed Jun 8 7pm – 8pm Pacific Time Calendar queerthingssf@gmail.com Who • larrybob@gmail.com - creator

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