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he European Forum of lesbian and gay christian groups exists to work for equality for lesbian and gay people within and through the Christian churches of Europe.W
e are a growing ecumenical network of 32 groups from 16 countries. We support one another and any individuals who are facing discrimination. We also represent the member groups in discussions with ecumenical bodies, national churches, and civic and political organisations.E
ach year, at around Ascensiontide, we meet for a conference in a different country. During this conference, the Annual General Meeting of the organisation takes place with delegates from all the member groups. Women who are especially interested in networking with other European women, are welcome to also take part in the women’s preconference.T
he European Forum started off in Paris in 1982 with 16 people from 7 groups spread on 5 countries. Since our foundation, we look back with pride on our achievements, which includea constant growth in the number of member groups
increase in participation by women
support of emerging groups from Central and Eastern Europe
high level contacts with the Council of European Churches
official contacts and liaison with the World Council of Churches
W
hat do we offer?information sharing
international co-operation
experience of different cultural traditions and Christian worship
friendship across political, cultural and language boundaries
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f you are interested in our work, please get in touch with us. We would be happy for your cooperation.E
uropean Forum Board:Female co-president: Brenda Harrison, UK [email protected]
Male co-president: Arthur Thiry, Sweden
Treasurer: Rosemary Johnson, UK
Secretary: Randi Solberg, Germany/Norway
Next Forum conference:
BASEL, SWITZERLAND
May, 9th - 12th 2002
Women’s preconference:
May, 8th – 9th
For further information about Basel- 2002, contact:
Lesbische und Schwule Basiskirche:
[email protected] www.forum2002.net
T
he following conferences will be held in:2003 The Netherlands
2004 Stockholm, Sweden
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UROPEAN FORUM member groupsAUSTRIA
HuK Österreich
BELGIUM
La Communauté du Christ Liberateur
Tiberias, Werkgroepen Homoseksualiteit en Geloof
CZECH REPUBLIC
Logos Praha
FRANCE
David et Jonathan
GERMANY
HuK Deutschland
Labrystheia, Netzwerk Lesbischen Theologinnen in und nach der Ausbildung
Maria und Martha Netzwerk
Netzwerk Katholischer Lesben
Projekt Schwul und Katolisch in der Gemeinde Maria Hilf
ITALY
Gruppo del Guado
NETHERLANDS
Landelijke Werkgroep geloof/Levensbeschouwing NVIH-COC
Landelijk Koördinatie Punt groepen Kerk en Homoseksualiteit, (LKP)
Homo-lesbische Groep Christian Teachers Union (OCNV) Netwerk Verkeerd Verbonden
Werkgroep Homoseksualiteit in CG en NG Kring
Werkverband van Katholieke Homo – Pastores (WKHP)
NORWAY
Åpen Kirkegruppe
POLAND
Ecumenical Lesbian and Gay Christian Group "Exodus"
SLOVAKIA
Ganymedes
SPAIN
ACGIL
Cohesión
SWEDEN
EKHO Sweden
SWITZERLAND
Lesbische und Schwule Basiskirche
UNITED KINGDOM
Anglican Clergy Consultation
Centre for the Study of Christianity and Sexuality (CSCS)
Evangelical Fellowship for Lesbian and Gay Christians
Integrity
Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement
Metropolitan Community Church, European District
Quest
Roman Catholic Caucus
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ormer European Forum conferences1983 Strasbourg
Amsterdam
Antwerpen
Oslo
Frankfurt
London
Torino
Strasbourg
Driebergen
Zurich
Höör
Bratislava
Driebergen
Oslo
Toulouse
Frankfurt
Wien
Edinburgh
Warsaw
EUROPEAN FORUM OF LESBIAN AND GAY CHRISTIAN GROUPS
FORUM EUROPEEN DES GROUPES CHRETIENS LESBIENS ET GAIS
FORUM CHRISTLICHER LESBEN- UND SCHWULENGRUPPEN EUROPAS
FORUM EUROPEO DE GRUPOS CHRISTIANOS DE LESBIANAS Y GAYS
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