can someone confirm if this is happening at First Congregational Church?
if so when?
if it hasn't been settled, the location gets my vote
thanks
wolfter:
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can someone confirm if this is happening at First Congregational Church?
if so when?
if it hasn't been settled, the location gets my vote
thanks
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Zach, a lot depends on availability and such. Typically, as we get closer to the date we're better suited to secure a location. Of late, location has become a non-contentious issue (unlike my first AMG) but instead focuses on the point of the Memorial service. I am fine with any location, including a church. I really don't believe it'll collapse on me any longer. ;)
For me, this part of our gathering is the primary purpose. Our beloved Gary speaks with such eloquence and grace that touches your soul. My first AMG memorial service overwhelmed me and truly changed the direction of my thought processes.
It's very somber but necesary. And for some of us LTS, contributing a long list of lost loved ones to be read can be a difficult task. It's like starting the grieving process all over again. But a strange thing happens after experiencing this service; I discovered that it's ok to focus on the fond memories instead of dwelling in the deep darkness of the horrors of it all.
zach:
i only speak out because i know this church, i used to build a house with their habitat group every year, i stay at the hostel in their attic when i'm in memphis
edited to add: didn't even know it had ever been a contentious issue. but if it's due to it being a church, i understand. although i can say it's just about the most liberal church there is.
Dachshund:
^It's the gay church in our town. Plenty of mo's go there. I think they even use to host (still might) some AIDS related events. Don't worry I'm sure God steers clear of the place.
Jody:
The church sounds like a fine choice, much as Metropolitan Community Church here in New York would be a fine choice as all are welcome there and I have attended programs with my friends there on several occasions.
Regarding the meet and greet I am sure we can find a suitable venue for that.
Besides visiting the Elvis venues it was also recommended to me by previous visitors to take a boat ride on the Mississippi, they said it was much fun and very educational as well.