Tea for Two & Two for Tea

Upcoming LGBTQIA+ Ministry Presentations

Written by Vincent Youmans 102 years ago and performed for decades, it was a pretty popular romantic and dreamy tune of a couple imagining a quiet life shared together. Imagine the desires in that song playing today. A quiet and dreamy life together. One without harassment, hate and fear. For some in our society such longings are heartfelt dreams but are often nightmares instead.

For the next month let’s play with the title a bit: “T for Two and Two for T”, where “T” stands for Transgender and the “Two” is about two opportunities coming soon to Good Shepherd. The LGBTQIA+ Ministry Team is offering two presentations where you can get up close and personal with some of the dreams and issues facing Transgendered youth, especially in today’s anti-trans environment.

On Thursday, March 12 at 7 pm, acclaimed author Nico Lang will be presenting a reading and discussion session on his book “American Teenager.” Nico visited and followed seven families of transgender youth during the past few years. He recorded these experiences and offers eye-opening narratives of how trans kids are surviving hate and finding joy in a turbulent era.

On the following Sunday, March 15, Good Shepherd’s own Lahela Peterson will present at the 9 am Sunday forum. Lahela will bring close to home her experiences of working with transgender youth right here in Olympia.

These presentations are meant to further our understanding on why our welcome statement states in part: Good Shepherd welcomes all people… people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Please watch for more details in the next few weeks and plan to attend both so you can help quiet and dreamy lives come true.