Michael Harding
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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.
