Join us for a Covenant Conversation, as we explore LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the church and our role in creating a church where all are truly welcome.

Schedule

8:30 Registration opens

9:00 Opening plenary and keynote address
“A Church in a New Day” by Rev. Brian Ellison

10:45 Workshop #1 (Choose one)
“Leading Change: Church transformation in an evolving church environment” (by Marci Auld Glass)
“The Basics of Welcome: Affirming and creating safe space for all in your church” (by Vince Patton and Brian Ellison)

12:00 Lunch

12:45 Workshop #2 (Choose one)
“Navigating Difficult Conversations: How to talk about controversial things in helpful ways” (by Susan Thornton and Vince Patton)
“Religious Freedom: Understanding one of today’s hottest public policy issues” (by Brian Ellison)

2:00 Closing worship
The Rev. Marci Auld Glass, preaching

2:45 Go in peace