UUNB has been fortunate to obtain a grant from the UUA to present “Trans Inclusion in Congregations”. This course is for individuals, groups, and congregational teams who want to take their knowledge and skills to the next level in terms of trans identity and how to create congregations that are fully inclusive and affirming of the full breadth of gender diversity. Over six sessions you will deeply explore the intersection of trans identity, spirituality, and faith community, and gain the grounding, context, and skills to transform yourself and your congregation.
This course is designed for people and groups within LGBTQ-welcoming congregations and was developed with Unitarian Universalists in mind. It is for everyone from novices on trans identity to those with decades of life experience. Rather than simply offering a “trans 101,” this class pushes participants to the next level of congregational welcome, relationship-building, and skills-building. It counters mainstream narratives about who trans people are; supports understanding of non-binary identities (such as genderqueer, agender, and Two-Spirit); and employs a deeply intersectional approach.
We will meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The course is free of charge and will be available in person at UUNB and also on zoom. We will have our first meeting on May14 at 6pm. This will be an overview of the course and how to login to the website to create your account and get signed up for the course. We will also go over the course schedule. Questions? See Hunter Bledsoe.