[SynchroBlog] (Fwd) synchroblog

[Steve Hayes]

Is anyone interested in this?

Are we having a synchroblog this month?

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From:           	"Wendy Gritter" <wendy at newdirection.ca>
To:             	<shayes at dunelm.org.uk>
Subject:        	synchroblog
Date sent:      	Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:51:42 -0400


Hi Steve,

Some time ago you posted about our upcoming synchroblog ..... but I wasn't
sure if you were planning on posting with us on June 24th.  Would you pop me
an email to let me know if you are?

Below is a bit of a form email, in case you do join us, with a bit of
clarification and a reminder or two ....  

A quick reminder that the "Bridging the Gap" synchroblog is in 2 days - June
24!



Your site has been included in our list of participants and there should be
some good traffic going to your site to check out your contribution.



A couple of quick reminders:



1.	The purpose of this synchroblog is to share positive stories, ideas,
suggestions on how we can bridge the gaps between people on the topic of
faith and sexuality.  Another way to put it is, "How can we embody mutual
honour and respect in our conversations and relationships with those with 
whom
we may disagree on the topic of homosexuality?"  We are not looking for posts
that present and defend a particular position.  Nor are we looking for posts
that refute a particular position.  We request that posts refrain from
ranting, venting or airing grievances.  This is a time to share positive 
ideas
on how to find common ground.  It will be up to the discretion of the host
site,  <http://www.btgproject.blogspot.com/> www.btgproject.blogspot.com to
remove any link from our list who's post does not follow these guidelines. 
(ie.  If you put up a crack-a-lacking rant, you can enjoy it on your own 
site,
but your link will be removed from our list.  Rants don't bridge the gap.)
2.	Please begin your post with a simple explanation of your participation in
the "Bridging the Gap Synchroblog" with a link to:
<http://www.btgproject.blogspot.com/> www.btgproject.blogspot.com   (ie.  My
post today is part of a larger initiative of more than 50 bloggers all 
sharing
their thoughts on how to 'bridge the gap'.  You can check out the other links
at:   <http://www.btgproject.blogspot.com/> www.btgproject.blogspot.com .. 
You can elaborate more if you wish J) 3.	While I may comment on your post,
each blogger is responsible for their own comment section.  Please be 
prepared
to participate in and moderate the comments to your blog with a spirit of
grace.



If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.



Thank you very much for your willingness to join us in this collection of
conversations.  We hope that this collection will be a bright spot of light,
hope, grace and mutual respect in the midst of so much polarity and enmity on
this topic.



I look forward to reading your contribution!!



Warmly,



Wendy



Wendy Gritter

"Bridging the Gap"



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