James Alison in Tacoma

British theologian, James Alison, will be speaking in Tacoma this Friday night, September 30, 2011. The title of his talk is, "Practicing Hospitality in Polarizing Times." Alison is a Catholic theologian who has a lived into and lived out theology. I have never met him, but am intrigued by the way he articulates and lives out the gospel.
Here is the quip from the flyer:

In Practicing Hospitality in Polarizing Times, James will discuss the challenges of the Gospel, drawing from his experiences as a priest and a teacher who is an openly gay man, his work setting up an LGBT pastoral ministry in São Paulo, and his dreams of an outreach for at risk youth and rent boys. 

The talk is at Urban Grace Church in Tacoma and starts at 7PM (doors open at 6:30). There will be a dessert and discussion immediately following.

Location: Urban Grace Church 902 Market St. Tacoma, WA 98402 
Sponsors: Center for Transforming Mission | Urban Grace Church | St. Leo Church | Leadership Foundations