BANGOR – A presentation by the Rev. Marvin M. Ellison on what the Bible says about sexuality will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in the vestry of the Unitarian Universalist Church, 120 Park St.

Ellison is an ordained Presbyterian minister who founded the Religious Coalition Against Discrimination in Maine, which supports the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.

His book, “Same Sex Marriage? A Christian Ethical Analysis,” discusses the role of religion and the state in intimacy, marriage, and family.

Ellison will take questions from the audience. The session is open to the public.