Yale Divinity School and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Accompanying LGBTQ+ Youth
Theologians and practitioners discuss the importance of supporting and walking with LGBTQ+ youth.
Presenters
United Church of Christ
New Church, Chiesa Nuova, UCC, Dallas, Texas and First UCC in Second Life
Course Overview
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 64 Lessons
- 6 Weeks
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- Introduction1
- Section 1: A Primer on LGBTQ+ Language and Pronouns10
- 2.1Prepare – Genesis 32:22-29
- 2.2Definition of Terms, Phiwa Langeni – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 2.3What Does Privilege Look Like?, Phiwa Langeni – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 2.4Description of Pronoun Usage, Phiwa Langeni – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 2.5Language, Kate Ott – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 2.6Showing Not Telling, and How to Update Our Language, Phiwa Langeni – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 2.7Addressing Gender Disparity Beyond Programming, Kate Ott – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 2.8Having Courage to Be Awkward, Phiwa Langeni – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 2.9Questions for Reflection
- 2.10Additional Resources
- Section 2: Space Making Part 1: The Actual Space, and Establishing Welcome9
- 3.1Prepare – John 14:1-4
- 3.2Looking at the Space Around Us, Phiwa Langeni – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 3.3Bathrooms and Safety – Disrupting the Narrative, Phiwa Langeni – Video and Discussion Outline7 Minutes
- 3.4How Ready is Your House?, Phiwa Langeni – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 3.5Creating Teams, Yadi Martínez-Reyna – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 3.6Safe Space, Szu-Hui Lee – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 3.7Letting Kids Be Kids in Sacred Space, Kishundra King and Whitney Bond – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 3.8Questions for Reflection
- 3.9Additional Resources
- Section 3: Space Making Part 2: Taking the Next Steps in Creating Space in Community10
- 4.1Prepare – Luke 7:36-50
- 4.2Questioning, Kate Ott – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 4.3Bringing Everyone Into Decision Making, Phiwa Langeni – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 4.4Structures and Leadership, Kate Ott – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 4.5Safe and Brave Space, Yadi Martínez-Reyna – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 4.6Helping Teens Develop Safe/Brave Space, Yadi Martínez-Reyna – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 4.7Covenant Keeping in LGBTQ+ Friendly Spaces, Yadi Martínez-Reyna – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 4.8Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Youth, Yadi Martínez-Reyna – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 4.9Questions for Reflection
- 4.10Additional Resources
- Section 4: Programming Ideas for LGBTQ+ Support11
- 5.1Prepare – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
- 5.2Developing Programs for LGBTQ+ Community, Yadi Martínez-Reyna – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 5.3Addressing Gender Disparity, Kate Ott – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 5.4Creating Network for Outreach and Support, Yadi Martínez-Reyna – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 5.5Creating an LGBTQ+-friendly Prom, Yadi Martínez-Reyna – Video and Discussion Outline6 Minutes
- 5.6LGBTQ+ Youth and the Day of Silence, Yadi Martínez-Reyna – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 5.7The Naming Project, Ross Murray – Video and Discussion Outline8 Minutes
- 5.8Use of the Arts in Youth Ministry, Yadi Martínez-Reyna – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 5.9Relationships, Kate Ott – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 5.10Questions for Reflection
- 5.11Additional Resources
- Section 5: Pastoral Care: LGBTQ+ Youth Who are At-Risk, Youth Who are Finding Joy, and Support for Families of LGBTQ+ Youth8
- 6.1Prepare – Philippians 2:1-4
- 6.2Pastoral Care for LGBTQ+ Youth, Ross Murray – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 6.3Walking with At-Risk Youth, Yadi Martínez-Reyna – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 6.4Resilience with At-Risk Youth, Yadi Martínez-Reyna – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 6.5Mental Health and Joy for LGBTQ+ Teens, Phiwa Langeni – Video and Discussion Outline5 Minutes
- 6.6Support for Families, Phiwa Langeni – Video and Discussion Outline5 Minutes
- 6.7Questions for Reflection
- 6.8Additional Resources
- Section 6: Whole Church Space-making and Teachability8
- 7.1Prepare – Job 36: 22-26
- 7.2Whole Church Space-Making, Phiwa Langeni – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 7.3Values Determine Logistics, Ross Murray – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 7.4Power Dynamics, Phiwa Langeni – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 7.5Practical Ways to Address Gender Disparity, Kate Ott – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 7.6Education and Humility, Phiwa Langeni – Video and Discussion Outline7 Minutes
- 7.7A Word of Hope, Ross Murray – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 7.8Questions for Reflection
- Section 7: Youth Advocacy7
- 8.1Prepare – Deuteronomy 31:1-8
- 8.2How to Foster Youth Advocacy, Ross Murray – Video and Discussion Outline7 Minutes
- 8.3Pacing in Advocacy, Ross Murray – Video and Discussion Outline5 Minutes
- 8.4Queer Joy, Ross Murray – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 8.5Intersectionality and Knowing Oneself, Ross Murray – Video and Discussion Outline6 Minutes
- 8.6Queer Black Youth Finding Their Community, Kishundra King and Whitney Bond – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 8.7Questions for Reflection