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Beyond Ex-Gay Mid-South Regional Gathering Feb 23 Memphis, TN

As if there weren't enough great events in Memphis the weekend of February 22-24!

After the outpouring of interest and support since the historic 2007 Ex-Gay Survivor Conference, Beyond Ex-Gay (bXg) will host the

An event for ex-gay survivors and our allies

February 23, 2008 2:00-5:00 PM
892 S. Cooper, Memphis, TN

Organizers, presenters and attenders from the first Ex-Gay Survivor Conference will be present including Christine Bakke, Peterson Toscano :-), Jim Burroway, Daniel Gonzales, Jacob Wilson and more as well as plenty of folks from the Mid-South.

bXg will offer a series of interactive workshops for ex-gay survivors and their allies.
Events will include:
  • A round table discussion about the ex-gay movement and youth concerns
  • From the on-line chat room to the talk show—processing our stories through the media
  • Ex-Gay 101 for allies
  • Creating and Maintaining Support Structures as you Process your Ex-Gay Past
  • and more!
If you are interested in attending the Beyond Ex-Gay Mid-South Regional Gathering in Memphis, TN, please e-mail us bxg(at)beyondexgay.com, and we will register you.
A suggested (but not required) donation of $5.00 will be collected at the event.

Please SPREAD the WORD!
And I'll see you in Memphis????
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Anonymous said…
I'll be there!
1:09 PM
Jason said…
HEY YOU GUYS!!!

OK, got your attention... Ahem,

Anyway, I was asked to be one of the exhibitors at the event and I plan on taking greyhound there Thursday, the 21st. I am real short on funds and will not be able to afford lodging and I am trying to find someone to host me.

Can you guys put the word out there for me?

Just give me an email to let me know if you have any ideas for me.

Scroll half way down this page to see some of my work that will be there:

http://beyondexgay.com/resources/visualarts

Thanks,

Jason

gaypray@gmail.com
11:37 AM
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