How Faith Leaders Create LGBTQ+ Affirming Spaces

312 West Main Street,Kent OH 44240

08 October, 2022

Description

Join us for a conversation with leaders across various religious organizations and denominations as we discuss the intersections of LGBTQ+ identity and faith. Religion and spirituality can be a challenging topic for many people within the LGBTQ+ community, while many others find faith to be an important part of their identity. Faith leaders will share their experiences in discussing faith with members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as their recommended best practices for creating safe and welcoming religious spaces and congregations. This session is free to attend; 100% of all donations will benefit the Kent State LGBTQ+ Center emergency fund. Panelists: Rabbi Michael Ross, Senior Jewish Educator, Hillel Kent State; Pastor Brad Jagger, The Church in Silver Lake; Rev. Amanda Moore, Senior Minister, First Christian Church in Kent; Ginger Anne, Anissa Bacon Moderator: AJ Conway, M.Ed., Diversity and Career Development Director, College of Communication and Information