Inclusive Orthodoxy
Newsletter
June 2008
To the saints of Cyberspace who are also faithful in Christ
Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Updates:
I want to first apologize for there being no May issu of the
Inclusive Orthodoxy newsletter. I was so busy with the last few weeks of my
studies here at seminary that I did not get around to the newsleter. This June
issue is also late because from June 2-24 I was away at Holden Village
(www.holdenvillage.org), a community nestled in the Cascade Mountains of
Washington. No television, to radio, no cell phones!
My visit to Holden was the first part of a project I am
doing titled "Sacred Earth: Re-rooting in Nature as Sacrament and
Source" in which I am exploring the bridges between our faith and a deep
reverence for the Earth. It was also a wonderful time to reconnect with myself!
In terms of the ministry work, the third printing of my
Bible study is on its way from the press. If you would like to order copies in
bulk for Bible studies or to have available as a resource for parishioners,
copies are available for $1 each and can be ordered on the website.
Also, next month Sanctified: An Anthology of Poetry by LGBT
Christians, a project I have been working on for almost a year, will be
available for purchase. It is the first anthology of LGBT Christian poetry and
will feature works by some of our community's finest poets. It will be 142
pages and cost $15. I'll send out the press release to you all when it's
available, or you can subscribe to received notifications on the anthology at www.sanctifiedanthology.com
LGBT News:
6/29/2008 ~ Gay
Kenya Anglican to Give His Story at Seminar- Other Sheep Kenya announces a
three day seminary, July 7-9, to be held in the Ark Place Hotel from 8:30am to
12:00 noon, on "Christianity and Homosexuality: From a different point of view." http://gay-religion.blogspot.com/2008/06/gay-kenya-anglican-to-give-his-story-at.html
6/27/2008 ~
Presbyterian Church (USA) just voted 54% to 46% to end discrimination against
LGBT members http://gay-religion.blogspot.com/2008/06/presbyterian-church-usa-just-voted-54.html
6/25/2008 ~ Retired
clergy offer to perform gay marriages in California http://gay-religion.blogspot.com/2008/06/retired-clergy-offer-to-perform-gay.html
For more LGBT Christian news visit http://religion.gaynewsblog.net
LGBT Christian Books/Movies:
A portion from purchases made from these links goes to
support Inclusive OrthodoxyŐs ministry
Regularly I add new LGBT Christian books to my online store
at http://www.Cross.2Freedom.com.
Titles available include:
á Homoeroticism
in the Biblical World: A Historical Perspective http://astore.amazon.com/truthsetsfree-20/detail/0800636457/105-6783775-7943663
á Sex
and the Church: Gender, Homosexuality, and the Transformation of Christian
Ethics http://astore.amazon.com/truthsetsfree-20/detail/0807010359/105-6783775-7943663
Visit the store for over 100 other titles: http://www.Cross.2Freedom.com
Quote for Reflection:
"If Michelangelo had been straight, the Sistine Chapel
would have been wallpapered."
~Robin Tyler
Love in Christ,
Justin R. Cannon, Founding Director