Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/03/2019
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Mankato
Categories
This course was developed for UU congregations, but is relevant to all faith traditions. It is intended for everyone from those new to trans identity to those with years of life experience who want to learn and create a fully-inclusive and affirming congregation. Each session will consist of a 45- to 60-minute pre-recorded lecture by Rev. Mykal Slack and Zr. Alex Kapitan, moments for reflection and deep conversation facilitated by members of the Trans Initiative Team.
Sessions will run the following Sundays after service from noon-2pm in the UUFM Meeting Room. Childcare will be provided.
11/3 – Session 5. (Transforming Hearts Collective Session 5_and_materials) The Role of Culture in Trans Exclusion: “Being inclusive of trans people isn’t just about bathrooms and language—it’s about the cultural values that live under the surface and dictate our expectations around ‘the way things are.’ This session explores how mainstream culture shows up in our congregations and works to exclude trans people. In this session we will: Gain an understanding of the iceberg model of culture. Explore the characteristics of mainstream or dominant culture. Discuss how trans culture differs from mainstream culture.”