Irving Park United Methodist Church and Reconciling Ministries Network will hold a fundraising event called Testimonies of Hope in support of LGBT people.
The May 17 event will feature keynote speaker Mary Lou Wallner, who appeared in the award-winning documentary For the Bible Tells Me So. Wallner lost her Christian lesbian daughter to suicide in 1997.
The event will take place at 3801 N. Keeler Ave. A silent auction stars at 5:30 p.m., followed by a 6:30 p.m. dinner and panel discussion. Tickets are $25 in advance, $15 for students and $30 at the door. RSVP by May 12 at 773-283-6262. See www.irvingparkumc.com.