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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Some alumni and students at the University of Jamestown are complaining about an event entitled “Homosexuality: Speaking God’s Truth In Love” that is being held on campus in September.

An article on the event in the Jamestown Sun first prompted individuals to debate the controversial issues of homosexuality and some are stating that the University of Jamestown appears to be sponsoring the event. Which is not the case.

Tena Lawrence with the University released this official statement from the University on the event.

“The University of Jamestown is not a sponsor of the September 12, 2015 event organized and advertised by Concordia Lutheran and Victory Lutheran Churches. The University of Jamestown has a history of leasing the Reiland Fine Arts and other campus facilities to long standing community organizations. The rental agreement should not be construed as an endorsement of the event. The University fully supports diversity on our campus.”

The event is described an “exploration of the Biblical view of homosexuality. Pastor Shawn Bowman is the moderator for the event.

Pastor Shawn Bowman and Pastor Tom Eckstein are both sponsors of this event. Here’s what Pastor Shawn Bowman had to say about the event.

Pastor Tom Eckstein is a speaker during the event and he stated that they only chose the Reiland Fine Arts Center as a place accessible not only to the community, but to the students as well.

The event will be held on Saturday, September 12th at the University Campus.