Religion and Sexual Orientation

Recent polling by YouGov for Stonewall revealed that four in five people of faith believe it is right to tackle prejudice against lesbian, gay and bisexual people. Instances of conflict between religion and sexual orientation in the workplace are rare, but many employers feel less confident preventing and responding to these than to other forms of discrimination. In this session we give you the opportunity to hear from four chaplains from health trusts and the university sector who will explore the modern role of chaplains in delivering services to the general public and how to manage potential and perceived conflicts.

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain an understanding of what the Equality Act stipulates and hear developments that are occurring around equal marriage
• Equip yourself with the tools and confidence to deal with potential and perceived conflicts
• Learn about positive opportunities for community cohesion
• Hear from our panel who share their experiences and successes
  
  Speakers at this session:
  
  The Rev’d Fr. Jonathan Lawson, Chaplain for the College of St. Hild and St. Bede, Durham University
  
  Reverend Nick Collinson, Ordained Minister in the Methodist Church and NHS Hospital Chaplain, Norfolk Health Trust
  
  Reverend Kara Cooper, Nottingham Trent University