The 100 Revs will return to Mardi Gras this year with double the number of supporters ready to march for GLBT rights and mental health.

The group will further extend its efforts this year by hosting a two-day seminar on mental health issues for gay and lesbian people of faith.

Group spokesman Reverend Mike Hercock said this year’s entry could attract up to 100 marchers on the night. He has already received twice as many expressions of interest compared to the pre-parade period two years ago.

“A lot of churches are grappling with how to re-engage with the GLBTI community,” he told Sydney Star Observer.

“There’s been a lot of defensive statements that have come from the church, but individual churches and ministers are saying we need to re-identify our relationship to GLBTI people.”

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