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Second Annual Academy of Welcome: November 7th & 8th, 2008

Detailed Schedule for the 2008 Academy of Welcome: Saturday, 11/8/2008
8:30 AM Registration
9:00 AM Workshops:
  • Understanding What It Means To Be Transgender
  • How To Become A Welcoming Community Of Faith
  • What Does The Bible Say About Homosexuality?
  • Working With LGBTQ Youth
10:00 AM Break
10:30 AM Keynote Address by Alvin Brooks
11:30 AM Lunch, provided by Grace Episcopal Church
12:30 PM Workshops:
  • Understanding What It Means To Be Transgender
  • From Tolerance To Celebration
  • Working With LGBTQ Families: Tools for Educators
  • Addressing Violence Within And Against The LGBTQ Community
1:30 PM Break
2:00 PM Workshops:
  • Transgender Spirituality
  • From Celebration To Advocacy: Roundtable Discussion
  • How To Become A Welcoming Community Of Faith
  • Addressing Violence Within And Against The LGBTQ Community
3:00 PM Break
3:30 PM Interfaith Worship Service
4:30 PM Closing Words