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Pride 2022: A Legacy of Inclusion, a Vision for the Future

When
June 22nd, 2022
05:00pm
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Online

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Pacific School of Religion Admissions/CLGS
Home » Pride 2022: A Legacy of Inclusion, a Vision for the Future » Pride 2022: A Legacy of Inclusion, a Vision for the Future

In celebration of Pride month join us for a live online panel discussion featuring Pacific School of Religion president Rev. David Vásquez-Levy in conversation with PSR alumnx Loey Powell (MDiv 77), and current MDiv student Ryan Cassata.  

While the fight for LGBTQ+ rights has made progress through policy, legislation, and public opinion over the past 50 years, the strongest and most impactful arguments against inclusion have been made on religious terms.  

Ensuring that we strengthen and even maintain the rights we have achieved requires that we make a compelling case for radical inclusion on religious terms. 

Counting many LGBTQ+ “firsts” in religious leadership, PSR is a progressive Christian Seminary with a 155-year history of radical inclusion.  PSR is in a unique position to help connect the history of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the church to new battles on the horizon. 

Panelists will Discuss

Changes in attitudes towards LGBTQ+ clergy and laity over the past 50 years. 

What a faith-based argument for the expansion of LGBTQ+ (and other marginalized communities) rights looks like. 

How to create a theologically based definition of ‘religious liberty’ that is positive and inclusive with no license to discriminate.  

How PSR has prepared (or is preparing) panelists for ministry/service to the community during turbulent times. ‘

Bios

The Rev. Loey (Lois) Powell graduated from PSR with a Master of Divinity in 1977 at a time when increasing numbers of women were entering seminaries and the ministry, feminist and liberation theologies were breaking new ground in the theological world, and a small but growing number of out LGBTQ + clergy were pushing the boundaries of convention. Rev. Powell was ordained by the Golden Gate Association of the UCC in 1978 in a first-ever collective ordination with PSR alums Jody Parsons and Stacy Cusulos. Over the years, she has served in non-profit ecumenical organizations, in regional, interim, and new church start ministries, and as pastor of the United Church in Tallahassee (FL). Her call to UCT in 1989 was the first time an out clergy person had been called to a sole pastorate in the UCC going through the regular channels of search and call. Loey is now retired from ministry in the United Church of Christ but remains the president of the PSR Alumnx Council. 

Ryan Cassata is an award-winning singer-songwriter, actor, performer, published writer, LGBTQ+ activist and motivational speaker. Beginning his work as an activist at age 13 after joining “The Safe Schools Team,” Ryan is most proud of being a trans advocate and public speaker in and around his hometown on Long Island, New York. Ryan is deeply passionate about sharing his story and teaching students about the dangers of bullying. Ryan’s mission is to provide valuable informative information to communities to inspire greater inclusivity. Ryan is the first-ever recipient of the Harvey Milk Memorial Award, has been recognized by United States Congress, and has enjoyed many televised appearances on notable news channels such as CNN, The Larry King Live Show, and The Tyra Banks Show. Ryan is currently a student in the Master of Divinity program at PSR.

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