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In his memory, the Gay Christian Movement founded a series of annual lectures under the title "The Michael Harding Memorial Address". The lectures have been presented by, among others, [[Rowan Williams]], subsequently [[Archbishop of Canterbury]]. | In his memory, the Gay Christian Movement founded a series of annual lectures under the title "The Michael Harding Memorial Address". The lectures have been presented by, among others, [[Rowan Williams]], subsequently [[Archbishop of Canterbury]]. | ||
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| + | ==Presenters of the The Michael Harding Memorial Address== | ||
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| + | *Number 2 (1979): Harry Williams "The Gay Christian Movement and the education of public opinion" | ||
| + | *Number 5 (1982): John Boswelll "Rediscovering Gay History" | ||
| + | *Number 10 (2002): [[Rowan Williams]] "The Body's Grace" | ||
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Revision as of 08:37, 4 August 2012
Michael Harding (c1951–1977) was an Anglican priest and a founder member of the Gay Christian Movement (now LGCM).
While being trained for the ministry at Salisbury/Wells Theological College, 1972–1977, he pledged himself to work for gay emancipation. He died from a motorcycle accident in Februry 1977, aged 25. At the time of his death he was a curate in the Diocese of St Albans.
In his memory, the Gay Christian Movement founded a series of annual lectures under the title "The Michael Harding Memorial Address". The lectures have been presented by, among others, Rowan Williams, subsequently Archbishop of Canterbury.
Presenters of the The Michael Harding Memorial Address
- Number 2 (1979): Harry Williams "The Gay Christian Movement and the education of public opinion"
- Number 5 (1982): John Boswelll "Rediscovering Gay History"
- Number 10 (2002): Rowan Williams "The Body's Grace"
