Gender Identity & Our Faith Communities Training Schedule
Gender Identity and Our Faith Communities is based on the contributions of transgender people, their families and clergy. Drawing on a wide array of personal experiences, religious and cultural analysis, and diverse faith journeys, it will empower people of faith with the knowledge and skills necessary to transform their communities and congregations into welcoming environments.
Now we are taking our curriculum across the country! Here you can view our current calendar of trainings and hopefully find one near you. If you are interested in hosting a training or if you know anyone who might be, please feel free to look at the Gender Identity and Our Faith Communities curiculum and contact us at religion@hrc.org.
Detroit, Michigan ~ Tuesday, February 10th
First Congregational Church of Detroit
33 E Forest Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Dinner Provided & RSVP Required by Feb. 8th: kspeelman@kspeelman@afsc.org or (586) 801-5427
Ann Arbor, Michigan ~ Wednesday, February 11th
Friends Meeting House
1420 Hill Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
6:00pm – 9:00 pm
Dinner Provided & RSVP Required By February 8th
lbashert@afsc.org or (734) 222 – 9470
Charlotte, North Carolina ~ Wednesday, March 18th
Unity Fellowship Church of Charlotte
2127 Eastway Drive
Charlotte, NC 28205
6:30 - 9:00 pm --- in lieu of regular weekly bible study
704-567-5007
Rochester, New York ~ Sunday, March 22nd
Temple Sinai
363 Penfield Road
Rochester, NY 14625
2:00 - 5:00 pm
585-381-6890
Open to the public
Vancouver, Washington ~ Saturday, March 28th
9:00 am–12:00 pm
First Congregational UCC
1220 NE 68th St.
Vancouver, WA 98665
360-693-1476
Open to the public
Racine, Wisconsin ~ Saturday, March 28th
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church
419 Sixth Street
Racine, WI 53403
262-634-0659
Open to the public
Vermillion, South Dakota ~ Tuesday, March 31st
6:30–10:00 pm
Vermillion First United Methodist Church
16 North Dakota Street
Vermillion, South Dakota 57069
605 624 2179
Open to Campus and Community
Blacksburg, Virginia ~ Wednesday, April 1st
7:30-10:30 pm
Hosted by Glade Church (UCC) and Virginia Tech’s LGBT student groups
Squires Colonial Hall
Virginia Tech
Open to the public
Glade Church will also be hosting a short breakfast workshop the following morning - Thursday, April 2nd – for those unable to attend the evening event. Please contact Glade Church and Rev. Sisson for more information: 540-552-3394
Toledo, Ohio ~ Saturday, April 4th
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Unity of Toledo
3535 Executive Pkwy
Toledo, OH 43606
419-537-1001
Open to the public
Topeka, Kansas ~ Saturday, April 4th
1:00–4:00 pm
Metropolitan Community Church of Topeka
4425 SW 19th St
Topeka, KS
785-272-1442
Open to the public
If you are clergy in the Topeka area and would like to join a clergy conversation focusing on pastoral care for the LGBT community facilitated by the weekend’s guest educator, please contact Joanna Blotner at Joanna.Blotner@hrc.org to receive additional information. This discussion will take place from 10 am – 12:00 pm.
Carbondale, Illinois ~ Saturday, April 4th
1:00–4:00 pm
Church of the Good Shepherd
515 Orchard Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-457-2232
Open to Campus and Community
Alton, Illinois ~ Sunday, April 5th
12:30–3:30 pm
First Unitarian Church of Alton
Church is located at corner of 3rd & Alby Streets
Alton, Illinois 62002
618-462-2462
Open to the public
Youngstown, Ohio ~ Sunday, April 5th
1:30–5:00 pm
First Unitarian Church of Youngstown
1105 Elm Street
Youngstown, OH 44504
330-746-3067
Open to the public
Bloomington, Indiana ~ Tuesday, April 14th
6:00–9:00 pm
IU Hillel
Co-sponsored by Keshet IU and…
730 East 3rd Street
Bloomington, IN 47401
To RSVP, please email Sarah at swilensk@indiana.edu
Churchville, Maryland ~ Saturday, April 18th
9:30am – 12:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Harford County
Co-hosted by Equality Maryland
2515 Churchville Road (Route 22)
Churchville, MD 21028
410-734-7122
Open to the public
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania ~ Saturday, April 18th
1:00–4:00 pm
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
118 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1024
(717) 234-0092
Open to the public
San Antonio, Texas ~ Saturday, April 18th
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Co-hosted by Metropolitan Community Church of San Antonio and San Antonio Gender Association (SAGA)
Event to be held at: Madison Square Presbyterian Church
319 Camden St
San Antonio, TX 78215
Open to progressive people of faith
Corpus Christi, Texas ~ Saturday, April 18th
Afternoon, Time TBD
Co-hosted by the Metropolitan Community Church and Unitarian Universalist Church of Corpus Christi (event held at UU Church)
6901 Holly Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 986-8855
Open to the public
Marquette, Michigan ~ Saturday, April 18th
1:00–4:00 pm (free lunch at noon)
Co-sponsored Marquette Unitarian Universalist Congregation and OUTLook
MUUC Gathering House
1510 M-28E
Marquette, MI 49855
Open to Campus and Community
For more information, contact Rev. Dr. Gail M. Simonds at: gms63058@aol.com or 906.282.3016.
Hood River, Oregon ~ Saturday, April 18th
9:30 am–12:30 pm
Riverside Community United Church of Christ
317 State Street
Hood River, OR 97031
541-386-1412
Open to the public
New Orleans, Louisiana ~ Saturday, April 18th
Workshop Time TBD
The Big Easy Metropolitan Community Church
1333 S. Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-214 4340
Open to the public
Salt Lake City, Utah ~ Sunday, April 19th
2:00–5:00 pm
First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City
569 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 582-8687
Open to the public
Boise, Idaho ~ Sunday, April 19th
2:00–5:00 pm
Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
6200 N. Garrett
Garden City, Idaho 83714
(208) 658-1710
Open to the public
Gainesville, Florida ~ Friday, April 24th
5:30–9:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville
4225 N.W. 34th Street
Gainesville, FL 32605
352-377-1669
Open to the public
El Paso, Texas ~ Saturday, April 25th
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Metropolitan Community Church of El Paso
216 S Ochoa
El Paso, TX 79923
915-533-0111
Open to the public
Des Moines, Iowa ~ Saturday, April 25th
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
First Unitarian Church of Des Moines
Co-hosted by Plymouth UCC, Urbandale UCC, the Iowa Interfaith Alliance and One Iowa
1800 Bell Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50315
515-244-8603
open to the public
Edina, Minnesota ~ Saturday, April 25th
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Edina Community Lutheran Church
4113 West 54th Street
Edina, MN 55424
952-926-3808
open to the public
Palm Springs, Calif., ~ Saturday, April 25th
Time and Location TBD
Hosted by Palm Spring Desert Oasis Chapel
760-898-8872
Open to the public
Terre Haute, Indiana ~ Saturday, April 25th
1:00–4:00 pm
First Unitarian Universalist Congregation
1875 S Fruitridge Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
812-232-1193
Open to the public
La Porte, Indiana ~ Saturday, April 25th
Afternoon – time TBA
New Life Community Church of Hope
4318 W US Hwy 20
La Porte, IN 46350
219-871-1033
Open to the public
Morgantown, West Virginia ~ Saturday, April 25th
Time TBD
First Presbyterian Church
456 Spruce St
Morgantown, WV 26505-5532
304-296-8236
Open to Campus and Community
Miami, Florida ~ Sunday, April 26th
1:00–4:00 pm
Riviera Presbyterian Church
5275 Sunset Drive
Miami FL 33143
Open to the public
Please RSVP to: rivierachurch@bellsouth.net or 305-666-8586
Nashville, Tennessee ~ Sunday, April 26th
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Glendale Baptist Church
1021 Glendale Lane
Nashville, Tennessee 37204
615-269-0926
open to the public
St. Louis, Missouri ~ Sunday, April 26th
1:00–4:00 pm
Bethel Lutheran Church
7001 Forsyth Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63105
314- 863-3112
Open to the public
Deerfield, Illinois ~ Sunday, April 26th
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Temple Beth Or
Co-Hosted by a Deerfield UCC and Palatine UU Congregation
2075 Deerfield Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
(847) 945-0477
opens to the public
Rehoboth, Delaware ~ Saturday, May 2nd
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Epworth UMC
19285 Holland Glade Road,
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 227-7743
Open to the public
Jackson, Mississippi ~ Sunday, May 3rd
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Safe Harbor Family Church
Limited to invited participants. Email Joanna Blotner at Joanna.Blotner@hrc.org to receive additional information.
Confirmed Hosts, Dates TBA
Tacoma, Washington
Hosted by Tacoma First UMC
Date and Time TBA
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hosted by Christian Church Uniting
Date and Time TBA
