Harry Knox, Dir. of HRC on Second Life
Koinonia Congregational Church is excited to announce Harry Knox, the Director, Human Rights Campaign's Religion and Faith Program as honored guest of Koinonia Congregational Church in Second Life to speak on the topic of LGBT inclusion in the full life of the church.
This will be held online - in Second Life at beginning at 4PM SLT (7PM EST) with a reception and extending into the evening with a discussion of the 8 points of Progressive Christianity.
If you are already a resident of Second Life you can attend this event using this link http://slurl.com/secondlife/Xenia/157/108/37 You may also follow that link to sign up for a free account.
You may also listen to the event live using audio software such as iTunes or Winamp by accessing the stream at http://koinonia.secondstreaming.com:9056/
---About Harry Knox---
Harry Knox joined the staff of the Human Rights Campaign in July 2005. Under his leadership the HRC Religion and Faith Program has seen the creation of a national speakers' bureau that reaches more than 10 million Americans monthly and a weekly preaching resource that provides scriptural commentary to ministers and lay people interested in an ecumenical gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender perspective on the Bible.
---About the Human Rights Campaign---
Founded in 1980, The Human Rights Campaign represents a grassroots force of more than 700,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where GLBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.
---About Koinonia---
Koinonia Congregation is an actual congregation meeting in an online space — a virtual reality world known as "Second Life." Koinonia uses the cutting-edge technology of Second Life to create a safe environment where people can learn about the Christian faith and experience a loving Christian community.
Opening its doors and its heart to people of various theologies, sexual orientations, and faith experiences, Koinonia practices God's extravagant welcome for all. Koinonia Christians celebrate the abundance of life and welcome the diversity of God's people.
