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A Potluck and Parenting Journey (9/17)

A Potluck and Parenting Journey (9/17)

Sunday Night:

A Potluck and Parenting Journey

Sunday, September 17th, 5:30 PM


Schedule of Activities:

  • 5:30 PM – Potluck Dinner (All Ages) Bring your favorite dish to share as we kick off the evening with a delightful potluck dinner in our social hall. It’s a time for everyone to gather, mingle, and savor fantastic dishes.
  • 6:30 PM – Interactive Sessions (Teens and Adults)
    • For Teens: Join Pastor Matt for a fun session filled with games, fellowship, and spiritual exploration. It’s a chance to bond, learn, and have a blast!
    • For Adults: Head to the Conference Room for an engaging workshop led by Esther Schwartz-McKinzie, Ph.D. Dive into the world of positive parenting and gain insights on understanding youth sexuality and gender identity.
  • 8:00 PM – Clean-Up and Adjourn We’ll wrap up the evening with a collaborative clean-up effort, leaving with hearts full of shared experiences and new perspectives.

About Our Speaker: Esther Schwartz-McKinzie, Ph.D.
Esther is a passionate advocate for inclusivity, women’s voices, and LGBTQ+ rights. Her impressive academic background and dedication to expanding imaginative possibilities make her the perfect guide for our workshop. Esther is the author of “Speaking Out: Families of LGBTQ+ Advance the Dialogue,” a book that earned her the prestigious Pinnacle Book Achievement Award in 2023.

Workshop Topics:

  • Understanding Youth Sexuality and Gender Identity
  • Positive Parenting for LGBTQ+ Teens and Allies
  • MCPS: The State of Inclusive Education
  • Interactive Conversation and Q&A

Preparation: If you have specific questions or topics you’d like to discuss during the workshop, please share them with Pastor Matt ahead of time (mattb@cccsilverspring.org). We’re excited to create a safe and open space for meaningful conversations and learning.

Join us for Sunday Night: A Potluck and Parenting Journey and be part of a vibrant community that embraces diversity, advocates for social justice, and fosters understanding and inclusivity, and has fun. We can’t wait to see you there!