In our hetero-normative culture, it is usually assumed that folks will fall into the gender roles we assign to them and develop heterosexual relationships. To live authentically, LGBTQ individuals must take the additional step of correcting the assumptions that others make. In this worship service, members of the congregation will share their experiences of coming out as LGBTQ.

Join us as we bridge one of our teens into emerging adulthood and consider how all of the small, medium, and big transitions in our lives can be a time for reflection, gratitude, and visioning.  With similar regard, we will also honor “fatherly spirit” and the various forms that can bless our lives.  How can we both be and appreciate the spirit of “fatherly love” in our lives?