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Post by anni on Apr 3, 2019 12:12:48 GMT -8
Greetings, Neighbors,
We have another film lined up for you -- “Believer” documents the efforts of Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons to organize a festival in support of LGBTQ youth in Utah. Concerned by the high suicide rate among teens in the state and the unaccepting policies of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Reynolds chose to become an ally to the gay community. He uses the platform of a rock star to amplify the voices of LGBTQ youth and their family members. He seeks to build bridges and relieve the isolation that is hurting young people who feel ostracized. The film is energized by the rousing hits of Imagine Dragons - “Believer” and “Thunder.” We’ve got big speakers in our Fellowship Hall that will make the most of the soundtrack.
As a Reconciling (intentionally inclusive and affirming) Congregation in the United Methodist Church, we are in the midst of some turmoil around the issue of human sexuality. You have probably seen headlines about the global church’s recent vote, which narrowly passed, to limit access of LGBTQ people and their allies to full inclusion in the church. We disagree with that outcome and want to let the community know that all are welcome in our church. We humbly offer this film, knowing that we are part of a denomination that has done harm. We hope that gathering to hear others’ voices will inspire us to build bridges and to chip away at the isolation that so many are experiencing.
Please come watch “Believer” with us on Friday, April 12th, 2019 Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church 2700 Montrose Ave., Montrose, CA 91020 Doors open at 7, film at 7:30. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.
Peace, Jeanne L.
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Post by anni on Apr 10, 2019 7:43:45 GMT -8
"Believer," which was released by HBO Documentary Films last year, runs 101 minutes.
Everybody is welcome at the free screening this Friday at the church -- on the floor below the sanctuary -- with its comfortable couches and armchairs near tables with folding chairs in front of a big screen. Enter Fellowship Hall by walking through the kitchen door in the back of the building, or come in through the side door past the gate. There is always plenty of parking available in the church's lot.
Here is the Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church's homepage: www.cvumc.org/
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