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Transgender Identities, the Church, and Scripture

For the past several years, we have heard from many in our church community who know and love people who identify as transgender and are looking for Christ-centered guidance and support related to gender and gender identity. As a church community we want to look to the Bible for guidance and love people deeply.

We are excited to share that we have invited Dr. Preston Sprinkle, author of Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church and What the Bible Has to Say to come and talk with our church community. Preston Sprinkle is a trusted voice on faith, sexuality, and gender. In 2016, he joined us for our Sexuality & Faith conference.

In these conversations, Preston will lay a relational and theological foundation for how Christ-followers can respond to and care for the transgender community. There will also be time for question and response, and questions may be submitted after you register.

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Sunday, January 29 | Brader Way

Helpful notes before you register (see full FAQs here):
 

    • This event is in-person only. The conversations will not be livestreamed or made available after the event.
    • You do not need to attend both sessions. They are similar in nature, with the earlier event giving extra attention to experiences related to parenting.
    • Students age 12 and up are welcome to attend the 7 PM session with a parent or guardian.
    • Both sessions will include a question and response time. Following registration, you will receive an email to submit questions

Parenting Edition: Transgender Identities, the Church, and Scripture

Especially for parents, grandparents, and guardians

Sunday, January 29
3:30-5:00 PM, Brader Way

In this session, Dr. Preston Sprinkle will lay a relational and theological foundation for how Christ-followers can respond to and care for the transgender community. In particular, he will equip parents, grandparents, and guardians to better understand the conversation surrounding gender identity.

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Transgender Identities, the Church, & Scripture

Students age 12 and up are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian

Sunday, January 29
7:00-9:00 PM, Brader Way

In this session, Dr. Preston Sprinkle will lay a relational and theological foundation for how Christ-followers can respond to and care for the transgender community. This event will equip church to better understand and respond to transgender persons we love while holding a biblical view of gender identity.

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FAQs //
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Can I attend online?

This event is in-person only. The conversations will not be livestreamed or made available after the event.

Is registration required?

Registration is preferred to help us have space for everyone and gather questions in advance for the question and response time.

Can I attend both events?

While you can attend both events, the content of each is similar and we encourage you to pick the one that is best for you. The 3:00 PM event will give extra attention to experiences related to parenting and each question and response time will be different.

What age is this event for?

Students age 12 and up are welcome to attend the 7 PM session with a parent or guardian.

Is childcare provided?

No childcare will be provided for this event.

Will a recording be made available after the event?

This event is in-person only. The conversations will not be livestreamed or made available after the event.

Do I need to read the book in advance?

You do not need to read the book in advance to participate in either conversation.

Who do I talk to if I have more questions?

For additional questions, please reach out to Tiffany Malloy, Pastor of Spiritual Formation at [email protected].