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2017: Meeting My Core Needs as a SSA/Gay Man
Session Description: Being a same-sex attracted/gay man includes unique needs that warrant our attention. How can you distinguish wants from needs? How do you work them into your life as a disciple of Christ? In this session, we will learn how we can meet our core...
2017: What Does it Mean to be “Loving,” “Compassionate,” or “Inclusive” (And Why That Matters More Than We Think)
Session Description: In public discussion about sexuality, it’s often taken for granted that we’re all on the same page about what something like “love” or “inclusion” actually means. As a result, most attention can be absorbed in sorting out people or institutions...
2017: How Can Local Church Leaders Create a Welcoming Environment?
Session Description: Christ’s invitation to “come unto Him” is extended, of course, to all of God’s children - including those who experience same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria. How can we create an environment where all can worship and be edified together? Kurt...
2017: Understanding Same-Sex Attraction & Gender Dysphoria for Church Leaders
Session Description: Talking about sexual orientation or gender identity can be challenging and rewarding for both the individual and their church leaders. In this session we’ll explore some of the basics surrounding the complex feelings that same-sex attracted or...
2017: Strengthening Your Marriage With Your Transgender Spouse
Session Description: Marriage to a transgender individual has its own set of unique challenges and opportunities. Do you sometimes wonder if your marriage can survive and even thrive? Join us as we share ways to strengthen your marriage and find greater peace and...
2017: Finding Joy in the Gospel as a Daughter of God (Who Also Happens to Experience SSA)
Session Description: Come talk with Rebecca (Becky) Borden and listen to her journey back into the Gospel after 20 years. Becky has experienced SSA her whole life, and will share both her experience and some of the tools she learned to help her find joy, peace and...
2017: Seeking a Higher Love: Loving Ourselves and Others in God’s Way
Session Description: If God is a being whose defining essence is love (see 1 John 4:8, 16), and if we are to fulfill the measure of our creation as His sons and daughters, we also must and will become beings whose defining essence is love— which includes a divine love...
2017: Challenging Your Beliefs: Making the Gospel Work
Session Description: When sexual orientation or gender dysphoria appears to be incongruous with one’s desire to follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the internal conflict can be difficult to reconcile. In this session, we’ll talk about how challenging one’s spiritual...
2017: Finding Healing: Forgiving Myself & Others
Session Description: The transformative power of the Atonement can heal even the deepest wounds. With the Lord’s help, burdens can be lifted and friendships and family relationships can be healed. Forgiveness is more a process than an event. We’ll discuss how to...
2017: Gratitude and Grief: finding Meaning in Seemingly Conflicting Emotions
Session Description: It can be tough to navigate seemingly conflicting emotions, especially when they are felt at the same time. Have you ever felt like you shouldn’t feel sadness or grief because there is so much to be grateful for? Join us as we discuss how to honor...