Posted by:
PapaKen
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Date: June 05, 2019 12:28PM
As a reminder for anyone who might be interested, my gay friend Scott Osmond (NOT ME) will be speaking at a Saturday night session of his local Stake Conference near Long Beach, CA.
He's openly gay, and is still on the church records. He was invited to speak by the SP, and also has the approval of the visiting GA. (see my earlier post for details)
It should be interesting to see what Scott says, and how this goes. I personally have never been in an LDS church meeting where people discuss LGBTQ+ issues over the pulpit.
Here's the info Scott provided for this Saturday night:
"I will also be delivering a message at the next Stake Conference on June 8th at 7pm for our Stake. I have received special permission to do so from the attending General Authority and I am being given access to the pulpit to talk about what I wish with the theme being Ministry to the LGBT+ members of the church. I would really appreciate anyone and everyone who could attend and support me.
"Long Beach California East Stake
4142 Cerritos Avenue
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
"All regardless of religion are welcome to attend. I promise to speak my truth and am grateful for the opportunity. We all recognize these things often have limits and they don't often last. But while I have a listening ear and a chance to gain traction to help others understand, I will take it and run with it as far as I can and would appreciate any support you can offer me in so doing."
I (PapaKen) will be there, and so will my still-active daughter and her husband. I'd love to know if anyone from exmo.org will be there too.
I shall return & report.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/05/2019 12:40PM by PapaKen.