THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF REGISTRATION.

Have you been struggling to navigate this new world of changing pronouns, new gender identities, and orientation? Or have you struggled to explain these things to family and friends? We’ve got you!!!

Join us for a workshop, then “digest” what you’ve learned over a meal! Childcare can be provided but you must register by 5 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 9. This entire program is free; preregistration is required.

In this workshop we’ll talk about sex assigned at birth, biological sex, and gender identity and how and why these might be different from what we learned in school. We’ll also learn about the different aspects of attraction and orientation, from who we are friends with to who we might choose as intimate partners. We’ll also talk about stereotypes, labels and how they are used, how what we say can harm—or uplift—others, and how to be compassionate and encourage others to do the same.

RISE facilitators focus on whole people and the amazing complexity and diversity of humans. We encourage participants to lean in to their discomfort and be curious and we seek to provide a safe space for these conversations.