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Times are tough for many in the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual/Aromantic) community. How can your affirming congregation care for LGBTQIA+ children, youth, and households during these trying times? More and more churches are participating in … Continue reading
We all wear masks to help us fit in and keep ourselves safe. But we cannot experience meaningful relationships—even God’s unconditional love—without vulnerability. How can you create a safe space where people can be vulnerable in our faith communities? Doubt, … Continue reading
It is Pride season. Marsha P. Johnson, Bayard Rustin, and Maya Angelou are all queer activists who lived out their faith. Check out this post for ideas on how to talk about them in CYF programs. Faithful Queer Leaders June … Continue reading
For many, families are loving and supportive relationships. For others, families can be a source of conflict and hurt. Navigating both realities as a church is important. It’s the holiday season (“so hoop-de-doo and dickory dock,” to quote Andy Williams). … Continue reading
Pride Month is upon us and many churches now celebrate Pride by hosting worship services or having a booth at Pride events. Here are some practical tips on how to create welcoming programming for transgender and gender-expansive youth and adults. … Continue reading
This Pride Month and every month, let’s emphasize that ALL people, regardless of differences, are created in God’s image. It is our moral obligation to treat all people–including ourselves–with full dignity and love. Created in God’s Image Each summer, I … Continue reading
The creation story in Genesis 2, like the rest of Scripture, has been used to justify the exclusion and mistreatment of women and LGBTQIA+ people. This is antithetical to God’s unconditional love. Beginnings Welcome to the beginning of the Narrative … Continue reading
The month of June is crazy for me with a conference (InterGenerate 2023) and a long-overdue family trip. So, for the next month (except the week of June 5th with a practical ministry post by our own Elaine Seekon), I … Continue reading
It is critical that we celebrate and honor the image of God in our transgender siblings, listen to their experiences, and act to counter injustice. Do Justice Happy almost-summer! You may, or may not, know that this Forming Faith blog … Continue reading
We all wear masks to help us fit in and keep ourselves safe. But we cannot experience meaningful relationships—even God’s unconditional love—hiding our authentic selves. How can you create a safe space where people can be vulnerable? Doubt, Authenticity, and … Continue reading