Justice and Joy: Empowering Religious Support for Trans Lives
May 30 at 9:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT
In a time when trans lives are under direct attack, LGBTQ leaders are pushing back and inviting more allies to speak up about our religious identity. Join other people of faith at United—on May 30, 2025, starting at 9:00 AM—to learn how to lift your voice effectively in large and small ways that are authentic to your beliefs and tradition.
We will remember what our traditions teach about affirming diverse genders. Then we will learn practical ways to take action at the legislature, in public forums, and with our faith communities. There will also be plenty of opportunities for networking and celebrating with others whose faith calls them to work for trans liberation.
Here’s the schedule for the day:
| 9:00 AM | Opening Ritual/Workshop | |
| 9:30 AM | Welcome | |
| 9:40 AM | Opening Address: Why We Are Here | |
| 10:20 AM | Break | |
| 10:30 AM | Faith-based Small Groups | |
| 11:30 AM | Reconnect and Share | |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 PM |
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How-to Workshop
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| 1:45 PM | How-to-Workshop | |
| 2:30 PM | Closing and Next Steps |
After the day’s activities, join us for Queer Prom. The fun happens at SpringHouse Ministry Center in Minneapolis starting at 7:00 PM. This event is sponsored by United’s Social Transformation program and Leadership Center for Social Justice, Prism Organizing Network, and the Center for Sustainable Social Justice at Lyndale UCC.
To sign up for the Justice and Joy and/or the Queer Prom, please fill out the Google Form linked below.
