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Title: BBM and “T-Shirt Theology” at the San Francisco Unitarian Church
Post by: ptannen on January 07, 2007, 07:40:08 pm
My partner, David, and I went to the San Francisco Unitarian Church today. Folks had been asked to wear a t-shirt or sweatshirt with a message proclaiming their passion and then, if they wanted to, to verbally share about it from the Chancel for a minute or so.

So, of course   ;D , I wore a BBM t-shirt (a simple one that Eric gave me: white, with Brokeback Mountain in small black letters).  I said that BBM deeply affected me and many others and brought people of all ages, genders, and sexual orientations together; that it transformed lives by inspiring people to make major changes; helped people overcome prejudice; and opened up a nationwide dialog on homophobia, same-sex marriage, and human rights. I briefly mentioned my travels to BBM events, meeting Annie Proulx and Judy Shepard; and E-mail correspondence with a college student who was coming out to his parents. I concluded by saying, “There’s no reins on this one!”  Several people talked to me afterwards and said that the movie also touched them.   :)
Title: Re: BBM and “T-Shirt Theology” at the San Francisco Unitarian Church
Post by: SFEnnisSF on January 08, 2007, 02:13:12 pm
Way to go, Pete!  :D
Title: Re: BBM and “T-Shirt Theology” at the San Francisco Unitarian Church
Post by: Ellemeno on January 20, 2007, 07:13:00 am
Pete, I'm presenting you with the Brokie Outreach Award.  The Outie is presented for distinguished and meritorious service in bringing the Brokeback message to the larger community.
Title: Re: BBM and “T-Shirt Theology” at the San Francisco Unitarian Church
Post by: Lynne on January 20, 2007, 11:35:11 am
Pete, you rule!  Awesome work, friend.
-Lynne

 8)
Title: Re: BBM and “T-Shirt Theology” at the San Francisco Unitarian Church
Post by: ptannen on January 20, 2007, 01:58:06 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on January 20, 2007, 07:13:00 am
Pete, I'm presenting you with the Brokie Outreach Award.  The Outie is presented for distinguished and meritorious service in bringing the Brokeback message to the larger community.

Aw, gee, Clarissa *blushes and turns head slightly* thank you so much!  Preciate it very much!!  :-*

Pete

PS - I guess I am pretty obsessive about this: San Francisco Mayor's Office, Toastmasters, PFLAG, Unitarian Church . . . I wonder what will be next?   ::)
Title: Re: BBM and “T-Shirt Theology” at the San Francisco Unitarian Church
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 20, 2007, 02:12:20 pm
Well, there's the Democratic National Convention here in Denver in 2008! Start practicin Pete!!
Title: Re: BBM and “T-Shirt Theology” at the San Francisco Unitarian Church
Post by: newyearsday on January 20, 2007, 06:20:15 pm
I second that nomination, Lee! We've got ourselves a spokesman here. Seriously, that's AWESOME, Pete. Can you give us some lessons on how it's done?

Jenny
Title: Re: BBM and “T-Shirt Theology” at the San Francisco Unitarian Church
Post by: Meryl on January 21, 2007, 12:02:30 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on January 20, 2007, 07:13:00 am
Pete, I'm presenting you with the Brokie Outreach Award.  The Outie is presented for distinguished and meritorious service in bringing the Brokeback message to the larger community.

What a great idea, Clarissa!  8)

Congrats, Pete!  ;D