[podcast format="video"]http://valleywesley.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/LGBT-Panel.m4a[/podcast] On November 17, 2010 Valley Wesley hosted a panel discussion on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,  and Transgendered issues in the church and society. Panelists included Jason Bobo (Reformed University Fellowship), Lisa Pittari (ASU LGBTQA Services), and Shannon Buzzard (Progressive United Methodist).

Asbestos abatement was completed on Wednesday November 10 with the removal of all the roof tiles on the Fireside building. We are currently waiting on a date for the full demolition of the building. We hope to hear soon, so stay tuned!

On the morning of November 8, 2010, asbestos abatement begun on the Fireside building at Tempe First UMC. This process will take a few days and must be completed before the demolition of the building. We are excited to see some action going on at Fireside and hope to set a groundbreaking date soon!