Conference Goals

1. To highlight the loss of freedom for individuals in the UK to seek and provide professional help to move away from homosexual practices and feelings

2. To encourage reflection on and interrogation of the “Harm” agenda as a means of understanding how ideology has replaced science

3. To consider a Biblical framework by which to clarify the theological underpinnings for Christian work consistent with Christian sexual values as taught by the church.

4. To stand with supportive international groups and organisations with whom we identify

In February 2014, at the request of the Department of Health a public information document titled ‘Conversion Therapy Consensus Statement’ was released by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy. This was with the support and assistance of the British Psychoanalytic Council, the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, The British Psychological Society, The National Counselling Society, Pink Therapy and Stonewall.

Mindful of the need for an appropriate theological and pastoral care position, this conference will examine the document Conversion Therapy Consensus Statement, and a response by Core Issues Trust.

Speakers include:

Dr Mike Davidson Core Issues Trust	Paul Diamond, Human Rights Lawyer (London event)	Associate Professor Robert Gagnon, Pittsburgh Seminary	Dr Peter May Retired GP (London event)		Dermot O'Callaghan General Synod Member, Church of Ireland	Anne Paulk CEO Restored Hope Network, Author	Dr Christopher Rossik, Clinical Psychologist President of NARTH