Third Annual Peace Summit
April 2023
LGBTQ & Adventism: Peace, Truth, & Reconciliation
Members of the APF Peace Church Network are collaborating to present the third annual peace summit on April 22 and 23, 2023. Our purpose is to share the truth about how many in the Seventh-day Adventist Church have and currently treat members of the LGBTQ community, to attempt the beginning of reconciliation with our LGBTQ siblings, and to provide a space for peacemaking where people of varying theological understandings can come together and center on love. We invite you to humbly read and sign our letter of reconciliation found HERE.
Watch the third annual event here (Sat. presentation only; begins at 5-minute mark):
SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 5:30 p.M. EST
Main Session, featuring Chris Blake, Rene Drumm, Alicia Johnston, Steve Leddy, Todd Leonard, Kevin McGill, Moe Stiles, Catherine Taylor, Paul-Anthony Turner, Daniel Xisto, and Nick Zork.
Event streamed live on YouTube OR Facebook.
SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 12:30 p.M. EST
For Zoom Breakout Discussion on Sunday, register here: https://bit.ly/APF2023Zoom.
“Loving those of us who are LGBTQ+ as Jesus does—according to Scripture”
What does the Bible (really) say?
Host: Alicia Johnston“Loving those of us who are LGBTQ+ as Jesus does—in our Schools and Churches”
How can we be peacemakers and advocates, bringing peace, justice and reconciliation in a potentially polarizing, divisive issue?
Host: Catherine Taylor“Loving those of us who are LGBTQ+ as Jesus does—in our Families”
Host: Keisha McKenzie
Helpful Resources
We have compiled a wealth of resources to continue to learn more about how to love better. If you are an individual, a small group leader, or a church community, we encourage you to peruse this document and take a step that fits you best. RESOURCE LIST
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2023 — LGBTQ & Adventism: Peace, Truth, & Reconciliation