How can we cultivate understanding, compassion, and meaningful connections with LGBTQ+ individuals and those who feel marginalized in our communities? This webinar will explore themes of outreach, inclusion, and reconciliation, inspired by James Martin, S.J.’s book Building a Bridge.
Through thoughtful discussion, participants will reflect on ways faith communities can move past divisions and embrace a spirit of respect, empathy, and care. Drawing on real-life examples and Church teachings, the session will offer practical strategies for fostering dialogue and relationships that embody Christ’s call to love one another.
Join us to discover how we can strengthen the bonds that unite all of God’s children!
Date: April 7, 2025
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: St. Mark’s College at UBC
About the speaker
Fr. James Martin, SJ is a Jesuit priest, editor at large of America magazine, consultor to the Vatican’s Secretariat for Communications, and author of numerous books, including the New York Times bestsellers “Jesus: A Pilgrimage” and “The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything.” Among his other books, “My Life with the Saints” and “Between Heaven and Mirth” were named by Publishers Weekly as “Best Books” of the year, and three of his books have received Christopher Awards. Father Martin is a frequent commentator in the national and international media, having appeared on all the major networks, and in such diverse outlets as The Colbert Report, Fresh Air, On Being, Fox & Friends, PBS’s NewsHour, the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Boston Globe, as well as on the History Channel, BBC, and Vatican Radio. Before entering the Jesuits in 1988, he graduated from the Wharton School of Business.
