Justin R. Cannon - Founder of Inclusive Orthodoxy

n 2002, Justin began his own personal quest for knowledge in what is representative of a growing number of gay Christians seeking to know what the Bible says about homosexuality. What he discovered through in-depth Bible study began his personal journey out of the shadows of self-hate and lies, and resulted in the publication of his own study The Bible, Christianity, & Homosexuality and eventually the founding of Inclusive Orthodoxy (as TruthSetsFree.net) in the Spring of 2005. Justin embraces a very ecumenical perspective that recognizes a deep sense of unity among all Christians that transcends the walls of denominations. Justin has been recognized among OUT Magazine’s Top 100 LGBT achivers of 2006 and was honored as one of Instinct Magazine's twenty-five Leading Men of 2007. He is a graduate of Earlham College in Richmond, IN and is currently attending the Church Divinity School of the Pacific (http://www.cdsp.edu) as he pursues priesthood within the Episcopal Church.

Nancy & Richard Cannon - Support for Parents

ancy and Richard have been actively involved in the faith community since they first met in an Episcopal intentional community in Detroit's inner city thirty years ago. As lay leaders, Richard was head of a non-profit housing corporation and Nancy served as the associate pastor. In more recent years they have pursued their love for art and music. Being the first ones Justin came out to, they have walked with Justin through his journey, and have dealt with the many questions and concerns that most parents of LGBT children face. Nancy and Richard have joined Inclusive Orthodoxy in a desire to make themselves available to others who may be struggling or in need of support, especially parents and friends of LGBT individuals.