Manny Andrade presents
“Queer Theology: An Overview of Spirituality in the LGBTQ+ Community”
Linda Mowers, Worship Leader
with Lore Spade and Hunter Storee, Welcoming Congregation Co-Chairs
Gary Smart, Accompanist
Jennifer Bacmeister, Member-Musician, Bass Flute

In recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we will explore the rich spectrum of spirituality within the LGBTQ+ Community.
 
About our Speaker and Sermon Author
Manny Andrade is a lover and explorer of spirituality. He is a life-professed Franciscan. He completed seminary studies in 2000. In 2003 he received ordination in an independent catholic, (small c) church.  Manny recently retired from his career as a social worker serving communities living with HIV since 1989. He married Rusty Turner in 2016.  Manny is an Honoree of 2023’s Jacksonville Rainbow Awards for Service to the LGBT and HIV Communities.

About our Member-Musician
Jennifer Bacmeister has been a member of BBUUC since 2001. She has served in many roles, including Worship Committee Chair, Building Task Force, Religious Education teacher, and Board Vice President. Jennifer is an accomplished Toastmaster who enjoys public speaking. She is a Worship Leader who also writes and delivers sermons in our church and other congregations. Jennifer works for JEA, is a U.S. Army Veteran, and played flute in the 5th Army band. Jennifer currently plays with the First Coast Flute Choir.