Schedule of Activities for
Tuesday, October 6th
8:00 AM
Extended Morning Prayer and Meditation
8:30 AM
Conference Group Breakfast
10:00 AM
Unity Share Session
With Rev. Jim Blake and Rev. Mark Fuss
Join us as we receive updates from UC&L and Unity World Headquarters.
AFTERNOON
12:15 PM
Conference Group Lunch
2:00 PM
Unclobbered with Colby Martin
This session meets and exceed requirements for a DEI credit.
STANDALONE COST: $50
It is very likely that, were it not for the Bible, our society would be endlessly more tolerant of and accepting of those who identify as LGBTQ. However, we DO have the Bible, and an inordinate amount of our country’s ethos and values have been built on top of certain convictions rooted in Scripture. Sadly, the Bible has been (mis)used to justify discrimination against LGBTQ people, and in this session we will broadly explore why such justifications are wildly out of synch with not just the Bible itself, but more importantly with the heart of God.
Colby Martin
COLBY MARTIN has been a pastor for over two decades. After starting in the evangelical world, he has since led progressive Christian communities by teaching a faith rooted in the way of Jesus, grounded in love, and open to all. As the author of UnClobber and The Shift, Colby now travels the country as a sought after speaker and is pursuing ordination in the Episcopal church. In 2024 he founded The UnClobber Initiative, a non-profit focused on equipping individuals and churches with LGBTQ inclusive theology. His 3rd book, But What About: The Most Asked Questions on Faith, the Bible, and LGBTQ Inclusion releases Nov 17 from St Martin’s Essentials. He has four kids and splits his time between Portland, San Diego, and Denver.
EVENING
5:30 PM
Visit to Unity Tidewater
5580 Shell Road, Virginia Beach VA 23455
Rev. Ann Frances and her congregation welcome us for a land acknowledgement/Chesapeake Bay Blessing in their beautiful meditation garden and lots more.