LGBTQ(QIP2SA+) – say WHAT?

Many of us grew up in a time or place where it was just taken for granted that every girl would marry a boy. If “gay” or “lesbian” was mentioned at all, it was with disapproval; none of us knew anyone who was “transgender”. But the world, and our understanding of human biology, has changed - leaving many of us confused about what the ever-increasing alphabet soup stands for, or why it matters, or how to relate to our family, friends or fellow church members who identify differently.

This special workshop, limited to members of the Episcopal churches of St. John the Baptist (Lodi) and St. Anne’s and St. John the Evangelist (Stockton) and their friends, will fill in the gaps about such things as:

· What are all those initials for?

· At what age do people realize they are different?

· What should you say if someone comes out to you?

· Why do most LGBTQ+ persons feel endangered in the U.S. today?

· Why do some people prefer pronouns other than “she” or “he”, and what should you do if you accidentally use the wrong one?

The program is designed to be a safe space to learn and explore via presentations, interactive breakout sessions, sharing of some personal stories, and time for questions and conversation.

Host or Publisher Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist