Speaking at Trevor Project Event Sept. 10, 2013

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I'll be speaking on a great panel sponsored by the Trevor Project on LGBT youth acceptance in faith communities. Flyer is attached and details are:

Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013

7:30PM

Metropolitan Community Church
446 West 36th Street (between Dyer Ave and 10th Ave)

You can register here: (free)

https://www.facebook.com/events/159531827573922/?notif_t=plan_user_joined

 

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