TELLING QUEER HISTORY is a series of gatherings based on sharing stories in an open, informal, and participatory format. It’s about connecting queer communities, queer history and generations so that we can learn from our shared past, present, and future.*
DATE
Saturday, December 13th
2:00-4:30pm
LOCATION
SpringHouse Ministry Center
610 West 28th St.
Minneapolis, MN
55408
FEATURED STORYTELLER
Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel is a 17th generation pastor and was ordained in 1997 and served as pastor...
TELLING QUEER HISTORY is a series of gatherings based on sharing stories in an open, informal, and participatory format. It’s about connecting queer communities, queer history and generations so that we can learn from our shared past, present, and future.*
DATE
Saturday, December 13th
2:00-4:30pm
LOCATION
SpringHouse Ministry Center
610 West 28th St.
Minneapolis, MN
55408
FEATURED STORYTELLER
Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel is a 17th generation pastor and was ordained in 1997 and served as pastor at Spirit of the Lakes UCC in Minneapolis, the first predominantly LGBTQ congregation in a mainline denomination. Recently, she served as the Director of the Institute for Welcoming Resources and Faith Work for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and then as the Interim Executive Director of the PFund Foundation. www.revdrrebeccammvoelkel.com
THEME
Past and present intersections of queer identity with faith and justice work. Rev. Dr. Voelkel's personal story and presentation giving historical context.
EVENT FORMAT
2:00–2:30pm – Snacks and mingling, contribute to the story quote page or timeline
2:30-3:15pm – Welcome and meet featured storyteller
3:15-4:00pm – Small groups discuss theme and share your own stories.
4:00-4:15pm – Come back together as a big group and share insights and highlights from small group discussions.
Interested in being a guest speaker or helping put on the next event? Contact the event organizer (Rebecca Lawrence rjlawrencephotography@gmail.com).
*Allies are welcome to join, listen and volunteer. Hearing our stories is a great way to be an ally, allowing and assisting us in having the space to tell our stories is a way to be an advocate. Thanks!
