The Defenders, Dignity's Outreach to the Leather/Levi Community

Integrating Leather Sexuality with Christian Spirituality

An affiliate of DignityUSA

About The Defenders

The Defenders is a group who value and wish to celebrate both their leather "lifestyle" and their Christian spirituality. Contrary to common belief, the two are not mutually exclusive. The Defenders believe that the leather experience can, when integrated and spiritually informed, actually produce a richer spirituality for us, and for the Church.

We strive to provide a space that leathermen and leatherwomen will find welcoming and familiar, yet unique in its spiritual dimension.

History

The Defenders was established in 1981 in New York City as an affiliate of Dignity New York. By 1987, we had become a national organization. Today we are one of two Leather clubs with a presence from coast to coast.

Our Purpose

• To provide fellowship within the leather community that fosters an individual and collective integration of our spirituality and our sexuality.
• To encourage a constructive interaction and understanding between the leather community and the Christian community by example.
• To support the mission of Dignity.

Affiliations

The Defenders has been affiliated with DignityUSA from the beginning and maintains close ties to this very day. We are a bridge between the Leather Community and the Christian Community.

If you would like more information about Defenders USA or any of its local clubs, please send your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address to:

Defenders USA

c/o DignityUSA

PO Box 376 

Medford, MA 02155

(www.dignityusa.org)

Or e-mail your request to defenders@dignityusa.org