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Full & Equal: 50 years of LGBTQ+ Affirmation
Sep
5
9:00 AM09:00

Full & Equal: 50 years of LGBTQ+ Affirmation

  • Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Ctr (map)
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I will be serving on this panel discussion, “Government Roles, Trans Goals: Organizing for the Public Sphere around Trans Issues.” We will discuss ways Christians and the Church as an institution can impact the political process as it relates to transgender Americans and how this aligns with our Baptismal Covenant.

This conference celebrates the 50 years since the Episcopal Church passed its first resolution in 1976 affirming LGBTQ+ congregants.

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Cy-Tom Democratic Club - Cypress, TX
Jun
9
6:00 PM18:00

Cy-Tom Democratic Club - Cypress, TX

During the monthly meeting of the Cypress-Tomball area democrats, I will be joining another fabulous mother of a transgender daughter for a quick talk about Acceptance, Advocacy, and Allyship. Join us!

American Teenager books will also be available for sale; we are the Texas family in this award winning book which tells the stories of eight different trans youth across the country. $25/each.

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American Teenager Book Tour - Keller, TX
May
27
6:30 PM18:30

American Teenager Book Tour - Keller, TX

My transgender daughter and I will be joining author, Nico Lang, for a discussion of the book, American Teenager, which tells the stories of eight different trans youth across the country. We are the Texas family. Panel discussion will be moderated by Don Mamone, author of Different Doesn’t Mean Broken. Books available for purchasing and signing.

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American Teenager Book Tour - Wash D.C.
Nov
15
6:00 PM18:00

American Teenager Book Tour - Wash D.C.

Sponsored by Human Rights Campaign as part of Transgender Visibility Week 2024: My trans daughter and I will be joining author, Nico Lang, for a discussion of the book, American Teenager, moderated by trans activist and writer, Charlotte Clymer. This important book tells the stories of eight different trans youth across the country. We are the Texas family. Books available for purchasing and signing.

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Loving Your Transgender Neighbor
Mar
8
6:00 PM18:00

Loving Your Transgender Neighbor

  • St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

I will be sharing my experiences as a parent and LGBTQ+ advocate.  We’ll discuss the current climate for transgender Texans, how the Episcopal Church embraces our transgender siblings, and why reconciliation is needed more than ever.  Contact St. Stephen’s in Huntsville, Texas for more information.

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Two Moms and a Book
Feb
26
12:30 PM12:30

Two Moms and a Book

Coral Gables member C. D. Garske and Texas LGBTQ+ advocate Molly Carnes will share their experiences as parents of LGBTQ+ children and the book they are co-authoring, The Itchy Sweater.  With C.D. focused on research and Molly focused on storytelling, their book will attempt to dismantle the Christian anti-transgender argument.  This forum will discuss some of the initial findings of their research, the current climate for transgender Americans, and why the Christian Church’s commitment to peace and justice is needed more than ever.  Private Event.

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Gender Infinity Conference
Sep
18
1:00 PM13:00

Gender Infinity Conference

Panelist for session, Faith Beyond the Binary, at the Gender Infinity online conference. This panel will discuss experiences as LGBTQ+ faith leaders and I am a guest panelist as the parent of a trans child and LGBTQ+ advocate. Requires pre-registration by September 15.

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Welcome Roundtable July Meeting
Jul
29
11:00 AM11:00

Welcome Roundtable July Meeting

The Welcome Roundtable is a monthly educational forum for Episcopal welcome leaders, clergy, newcomer ministers, and others who are passionate about the stranger in our midst. Gatherings are open to clergy, laypersons, both paid and unpaid, to share ideas, resources, and encouragement.

July is virtual. No meeting in August. Sept. 30 meeting is in person at St. Paul's in Katy, Texas.

Send a message through the Contact Page for zoom link info.

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Interview with Texas Matters
Apr
30
5:00 PM17:00

Interview with Texas Matters

Listen to my conversation with David Martin Davies from Texas Public Radio (Texas Matters) as he dives into the 2021 Texas Legislative Session, specifically the voter suppression legislation and the anti-transgender bills. Our convo is the second half of the broadcast. Includes my testimony to the House Public Education Committee. Listen here: https://www.tpr.org/podcast/texas-matters/2021-04-30/texas-matters-elections-committee-chaos-and-anti-transgender-bills

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Welcome Roundtable Q2 Meeting
Apr
29
11:00 AM11:00

Welcome Roundtable Q2 Meeting

The Welcome Roundtable is a monthly educational forum for Episcopal welcome leaders, clergy, newcomer ministers, and others who are passionate about the stranger in our midst. Gatherings are open to clergy, laypersons, both paid and unpaid, to share ideas, resources, and encouragement.

For our April meeting, we welcome Ian Storrar, a fellow Episcopalian from San Francisco, who is developing an app that will help churches connect with our communities. I know you'll be excited about what this app can do and your feedback would be a great help in its development. Don't miss it!

For zoom info, send me your info through the Connect page.

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LGBTQ Advocacy - Austin, TX
Apr
14
7:30 AM07:30

LGBTQ Advocacy - Austin, TX

Testifying against anti-transgender/anti-LGBTQ legislation before the Texas House Committee on Public Health. Organized by Equality Texas and Transgender Education Network of Texas. To watch my testimony, click here and skip to 5:08 in the video. https://tlchouse.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=46&clip_id=20320&fbclid=IwAR1PLQ35pK3YlZOAhYGlozZLp2r_vrieT9Sh_n6b85Xr_Q0u_3xJ8UoS2QI

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Welcome Roundtable Jan. Meeting
Jan
28
11:00 AM11:00

Welcome Roundtable Jan. Meeting

The Welcome Roundtable is a monthly educational forum for Episcopal welcome leaders, newcomer ministers, and others who are passionate about the stranger in our midst. Gatherings are open to clergy, laypersons, both paid and unpaid, in Houston and surrounding areas.

In this time of social distancing, we will hold a ONE hour meeting via Zoom. You’ll always come away with ideas to try and encouragement for your ministry. For virtual meeting info, send me a note from the Contact Page. See you online!

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