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By Rob Davis
Today's Sexual Dilemmas was the theme of a seminar held April 23-26 in Columbus. Sponsoring the seminar was the New Wineskins Center for Research and Development, located at First Community Church, Columbus.
The seminar focused on various sexual issues, including homosexuality. Two of the speakers at the seminar were Nancy Krody, coordinator of the UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST GAY CAUCUS, and Malcolm Boyd, an Episcopal priest whose coming out made headlines and provided a forum for discussion of Gay related issues. They spoke at a combined lecture one evening, and then participated in a dialogue session that following morning, as a part of this four day seminar.
Nancy Krody's position with the UCC GAY CAUCUS often puts her in the unique position of serving as a bridge between the Gay community and the church. Her efforts to lessen the distance between these two groups are a form of ministry that she considers most important. "We've got to help both sides understand," she said, reflecting on the task we all share. "The church must overcome its fear of sexuality. We must realize that sexuality is God's gift to us. The good news is that homophobia
can be cured."
She prefers to remain in the UCC, because she grew up in that denomination, learning her love and self-acceptance. She sees as important the task of showing the church the value of
lovng and accepting all people, as she was once taught to love and accept herself.
She spoke of the non-gay people who have openly shown support for gay people, often at the same risk. "To be accused of something you are not, for the sake of freedom and justice, is the greatest test of your ministry."
Malcolm Boyd opened his presentation by reading from his various books. After reading a particularly strong prayer about love, he paused, looked up and said, "A heterosexual could have written that prayer." His readings and comments describe his selfdiscovery and coming out. He often referred to "Taking off the masks." He spoke of his mother and his eventual coming out to her. "How sad it would be," he observed. "For her to die without ever really knowing me."
He spoke of the many Gay clergy who have to hide in order to continue their ministry. He commented that it was ironic that these pastors felt forced to "lie for Christ." Many churches would be afraid of their honesty, and would prefer to have them hide this most significant part of their lives.
Malcolm finished his presentation by reading more from his experiences. He is a deep. books and sharing further of his intense, feeling man, and this made the struggles and hurt he described more real for those that were there. His dedication to social justice stood as a strong
example to follow. He ended with making me Gay." this prayer: "Thank you, God, for
GCGC, LAB call rally
Lesbian/Gay Pride Anniver sary: Greater Cincinnati Gay Coalition and Lesbian Activist Bureau are making plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Stonewall Riot, which was the beginning of the modern gay liberation movement. The Stonewall, a gay bar in New York City's Greenwich Village, was raided by
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the police on the last weekend of June 1969. Although police raids were fairly common for gay bars at that time, the patrons of the Stonewall resisted. A full-scale riot resulted and the police were forced to retreat. As a result of this riot, the gay Activist Alliance was organized, and the NYC police ended their raids on gay bars. While gay activists like Frank Kameny and Barbara Gittings had prepared the way for over a decade, 1969 was the turning point. Plans for this year's anniversary celebration in late June involve a rally at Fountain Square, a picnic at Burnet Woods, a film festival, a religious service, and a dance. If you would like to help plan this weekend, call Bob at 513-321-5261. Women Helping Women Needs Help: Women-Helping Women is looking for volunteers to train as per counselors for Lesbian Line as a speakers, or as workers for the Lesbian Resource Library For info, call Pat or Janice at 503-381-6003.
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