Interweave

INTERWEAVE BRUNCH, MAY 22

Interweave will show the film Jihad for Love on Saturday, May 22nd. Theater doors open at 6 PM for snacks from the concession stand and the movie (with popcorn!) starts at 7:00 PM. The plight of lesbian and gay Muslims worldwide is explored in this feature-length documentary, which brings to light the hidden lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Muslims. It takes us to where the silence has been loudest, to countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Iraq. According to film director Parvez Sharma, it was a difficult for individuals to come forward and tell their stories, but even under the threat of violence, they were willing to take the risk because they felt that Islam is at a tipping point, and the role of religious fundamentalism in daily life must be addressed. Parvez Sharma was named one of 50 visionaries by UTNE Reader. For more information or to get directions, please contact us by email, or phone 319-330-2393.

Supporting our UUSIC commitment to being a Welcoming Congregation, the UUSIC chapter of Interweave includes lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people, and their heterosexual friends and allies. We meet on each month for social action, education, and fun. Check the UUSIC calendar for dates and places, or email us, and put "Interweave" in the "Subject" line.

This group helped guide the congregation through the process of becoming a a Welcoming Congregation, and today, we are active participants in Pride Month events each June.

You can learn more about the history of Interweave here. If you would like additional information, or referral to an Interweave associate, please email us.

Another excellent resource is the Unitarian Universalist Association Office of Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Concerns.

For information about upcoming Interweave events,
check your UU News.