AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH ANTHONY

Dinner and a Chat

‘DEFINING MOMENTS IN LIFE – THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY’

One moment in time can change your life forever. A circumstance or experience brings a shift. A new conscious awakes and we are forced to make choices. That moment transforms the way we do life, relationships and our worldview. We are transformed and life will never be the same again.

Former high profile Christian preacher, Anthony Venn-Brown, understands the impact of defining moments; he’s had several. After dinner, Anthony will share three of his most profound and life changing moments.

• Firstly, when he lost everything he’d worked for and cared about. In less than 60 seconds the Anthony Venn-Brown everyone had come to know ceased to exist.

• The second, when he chose forgiveness over resentment, which empowered him to move on and begin life afresh.

• Thirdly, in a swimming pool at Chichen Itza, Mexico, when a moment of clarity launched him into becoming a bestselling author, ambassador for the LGBT community and twice voted one of The 25 Most Influential Gay and Lesbian Australians.

You’ll be moved, inspired and challenged as Anthony shares beyond the pages of his autobiography “A Life of Unlearning – a journey to find the truth

‘In life we either become bitter or better.

Our responses to life’s experiences determine which one we become’

Anthony Venn-Brown was a leader in the Assemblies of God and a popular preacher in the mega-churches of Australia such as Hillsong. After 22 years of counselling, exorcisms, ‘ex-gay’ programs and marriage he was forced to face reality. Nothing had changed; he was still gay. After his resignation from the ministry and public confession, he struggled to come to terms with the loss of his friends, faith and purpose.

Anthony is now a dedicated ambassador for the LGBT community, promoting respectful dialogues, educating people about sexuality and assisting people to resolve the perceived conflict between their faith and their sexuality. His award winning autobiography ‘A Life of Unlearning’ is now in its second print and he has appeared on national TV programs such as 60 minutes, Sunrise, the Morning Show and Mornings with Kerri Anne. Anthony is also the Co-founder and President of Freedom 2 b[e] and was twice voted one of the 25 Most Influential Gay and Lesbian Australians.

When:Monday 20 September 2010

Time: 7.15 for 7.30 start

Where: Positive East, 159 Mile End Road, Greater London E1 4

Tube to Stepney Green Underground Station

Single Ticket: £20

Couple Ticket: £35

Concession ticket: £12.50 (students, pensioner or receiving benefits)

£25 at the door (subject to availability).

BYOB – no corkage

CATERING BY AWARD WINNING CHEF SEAN PAUL REDDING

Special needs access available and dietary requirements catered for

Further information call Paul on 07799 714 267 or email paul_fortmann@hotmail.com

Proceeds go towards Anthony's global work in promoting dialogue & understanding of sexuality and helping people resolve the perceived conflict between faith & sexuality.

Sponsored by Lesbian & Gay Christian Movement, MCC North London and MCC East London