Far too often, religious faith is used as a justification for homophobia. From the hatred espoused by members of the Westboro Baptist Church to individual families’ intolerance of their own LGBTQ+ children, homophobic approaches to faith and spirituality have brought violence against queer and trans people for centuries. It doesn’t have to be that way. This panel of faith leaders from various religious backgrounds will address and dispel common religious justifications for homophobia, uplift affirming approaches to theology, and discuss how to create a queer-inclusive community within your faith environment.

Accepting LGBTQIA+ youth for who they say they are and supporting them and their needs are the responsibility of every adult in their lives. This is your chance to get your “How do I…?” and “What if she, wait no, he…?” and “Why do they…?” questions answered by real life queer adults!

What do eating disorders, self-harm and drug use all have in common? How prevalent are these concerns among LGBTQ+ youth? How can we talk about these things as a community in a way that is supportive and uplifting, not shaming and harmful? Join our panel of licensed medical and mental health providers for a conversation about compassion and harm reduction.