As we seek to deepen and expand the holy work of welcome, inclusion, and celebration of LGBTQIA+ people in the church and society, we can find ourselves asking, "What does LGBTQIA+ mean?" Together we will co-create a safe space to learn helpful skills and tools to support you and your ministry.
Upcoming Trainings:
December 3, 2020
La Crosse Area Synod - January 7, 2021
January 21, 2021
February 25, 2021
April 15, 2021
May 20, 2021
All SOGIE Trainings will take place from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CT
Training Components:
- Practice hospitable curiosity to create a safe and inviting learning environment for all
- Trainers will practice and model Graceful Engagement in support of LGBTQIA+ people
- Honest conversation about how honoring LGBTQIA+ identities is holy work
Participants Will:
- Gain an understanding of why LGBTQIA+ work matters in church and society
- Learn the difference between a person's sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation
- Understand how specific forms of hospitality can have a big impact
- Reflect in small groups on what they have learned and how it will impact their lives and ministry
- Engage in Action Mapping to create a plan for actions and next steps