Covenant Conversation: South Carolina

November 9 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Making Space at the Table:

Faithfully Responding to Gender and Sexuality

On Saturday, November 9, join Presbyterians from across South Carolina for “Making Space at the Table: Faithfully Responding to Gender and Sexuality” from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This Covenant Conversation will equip faith leaders and congregation members with resources for taking the next steps in navigating important conversations and creating more welcoming spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Shandon Presbyterian Church

This event will be at Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205. Workshops may include:

• Intersectionality and LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Black Church (or in Churches of Color)
• LGBTQIA+ 101 : Intro to sexual orientation and gender identity
• Practical Steps for Expanding Our Welcome
• Biblical and Theological Support for Inclusion
• The Pending Amendments and LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the PCUSA
• Supporting Youth/Young Adults Who Are LGBTQIA+, and their friends and families, in Churches

A service of worship will incorporate inclusive liturgy and music. At the end of the day, participants will have opportunities to share ideas, hopes and commitments. Registration is $20, including lunch, and $15 for those who register 3 or more from the same church. Childcare available if requested by November 1. Check back soon for more information about workshops and leaders. All are welcome!

This Covenant Conversation is sponsored jointly by the Covenant Network of Presbyterians New Harmony Presbytery, Foothills Presbytery, Providence Presbytery and Shandon Presbyterian Church in Trinity Presbytery.

Schedule:

9:30 Registration opens
10:00 Welcome and Opening Plenary Session
11:15 Workshop #1
12:15 Lunch
1:15 Workshop #2
2:30 Closing Plenary
2:45 Closing Worship
3:30 Go in peace

Covenant Conversation: South Carolina (November 9, 2024)

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Workshops
Please select your top three or four choices for a workshop. We may not be able to offer all of these, but your preferences will help us plan!
- Intersectionality and LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Black Church
- LGBTQIA+ 101 : Intro to sexual orientation and gender identity
- Practical Steps for Expanding Our Welcome
- Biblical and Theological Support for LGBTQIA+ Inclusion
- Book of Order Amendments and Inclusion in the PCUSA
- Ministry with Youth/Young Adults Who Are LGBTQIA+, and and Their Friends and Families

Details

Date:: November 9
Time:: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Organizer

: Brian Ellison
Email: brian@covnetpres.org
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Venue

: Shandon Presbyterian Church
: 607 Woodrow St,,
Columbia, South Carolina 29205 United States + Google Map
Phone: (803) 771-4408
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